Obscure American single-shot cartridge. Very limited commercial production. Exact provenance requires further research.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1882, United States
Parent case: .357 Remington Maximum
Standardization: None
Bullet diameter: 0.321" (8.15 mm)
Case length: 1.25" (31.75 mm)
Max pressure: 18,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimmed
Primer: Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:16
Muzzle velocity: 900–1100 fps
Muzzle energy: 180–309 ft-lbs
Effective range: 200 yd
Common bullet weights: 100, 115 gr
Primary use: target
Production status: Obsolete
Also known as: 32 Miller Short
History: A short-lived proprietary cartridge for a specialized single-shot pistol from the 1880s. Designed for gallery use with minimal noise and recoil. One of many experimental pistol cartridges that did not survive as metallic cartridges standardized around common designs.