Clerke 1st .32 S&W DA/SA Snub-Nose Revolver, 2-Inch, 5-Shot, Bright Chrome Finish
This Clerke 1st is a compact, early-1970s American-made .32 S&W revolver with a 2-inch barrel and a 5-shot unfluted cylinder. It features a distinctive bright chrome-plated frame, steel cylinder, and steel barrel liner, with fixed sights and an exposed hammer for DA/SA operation. Its swing-out cylinder and removable under-barrel axle/ejector pin system set it apart, and the revolver bears factory markings from Clerke Technicorp of Santa Monica, California.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows small dents and light pitting.
What’s Included
- Removable under-barrel axle/ejector pin tool (triangular head)
This small-frame DA/SA revolver is configured with a 2-inch snub-nose barrel and an unfluted 5-shot cylinder chambered in .32 S&W. The exposed hammer supports both double-action and single-action fire, and the fixed sights include an integral front blade and a rear notch in the topstrap for a simple, durable sight picture.
Construction combines a bright chrome-plated zinc-alloy frame with a steel cylinder and a steel barrel liner. The bright finish extends to the cylinder, and the revolver is fitted with brown checkered plastic grips that provide a secure hold.
The cylinder swings out to the right for loading. Extraction is handled by a removable under-barrel axle/ejector pin tool rather than a traditional star ejector, a notable design choice that defines how cases are cleared.
Factory markings include "CLERKE 1st" and "MFD BY CLERKE TECHNICORP, Santa Monica, California," along with the "32 S&W" caliber stamp. Originating from the United States in the 1970s, this revolver reflects a distinct design approach from its maker and era.