Thanks Mark!
I'm going with black powder since that's what it was designed for and to maintain history. I bought it to own a little piece of American history. I like to imagine where this little gun has been in its life. Who replaced the grips? Why? Did he make them himself? How many owners...
Here's the 32 New Departure that I got today. Serial # 1523
I'd appreciate any info that ya'll might have. The bore looks like new with some slight scratches. It's as tight as a drum and cycles like a Swiss watch. It just needs some black powder 32 S&W rounds.