Pocket pistol calibres for S&W

[Short Knife Johnson]

Howdy all.

So I have an opportunity to purchase a small .32 cal Smith & Wesson top break.  Haven't seen it yet, but am told it is nice on the outside, and very nasty on the inside.  Currently, this pistol is classed as a 12(6) prohibited handgun in Canada. That does not hinder me as I am grandfathered to own 12(6) handguns.  The gun was made pre-1898, and a mere change in calibre could move this gun from evil status to that of a non-firearm.  It has been deemed prohibited on the basis of calibre - .32, and barrel length - 3.5".  To gain antique status in Canada, it must not be chambered for a number of rounds including .32 S&W Short or Long, .38 S&W, .22 RF, .32-20, and a few others that will not fit into the frame anyway.

My question is to fit this into a loophole and gain antique status, is there another rimmed pocket pistol round that I have totally missed. Something European that I could have the barrel and cylinder linered to and rechambered.  The current owner was going to make it into a .25 ACP, but doesn't have the time or inclination to do so anymore.  I personally think it would be a giant waste of time because it might remain 12(6) due to the .25 ACP chambering (which is another sign of an evil gun). 

Any suggestions?  Thanks.

[Bugscuffle]

The only caliber that I can think of that you have not listed as "evil" and has brass available for reloading is .38 short Colt, but I don't know of any pocket pistols made in that caliber although there are several larger revolvers made in that caliber.

[Short Knife Johnson]

Oh right... .38 Short and Long Colt are on the list too.  I knew I was forgetting something.  Thanks though.

Would there be a 6mm or 7mm rimmed round?

[pony express]

Oh right... .38 Short and Long Colt are on the list too.  I knew I was forgetting something.  Thanks though.

I guess that .32 colt is probably also on that list? Maybe chamber it for a .32 H&R case-then handload to S&W short level, probably need to use a full wadcutter bullet seated flush with the case mouth to get it to fit it in the cylinder. 

If you get a .38S&W, can you just mark it for .38-200, or is the old British service cartridge evil too?

[Goody]

What about 32ACP? It is semi-rimmed, and will fire in the 32 SW barrel, IIRC.