Clerke Technicorp Clerke 1st .32 S&W DA/SA Snub-Nose Revolver, 2 Inch, Bright Nickel/Chrome Plated, 6-Round, Made in Santa Monica, CA
This Clerke Technicorp Clerke 1st is a micro-size, 2-inch snub-nose revolver chambered in .32 S&W with a 6-round unfluted cylinder. Built in Santa Monica, California during the 1969–1977 era, it features a bright nickel/chrome plated finish over a die-cast zinc alloy construction, fixed sights, and an external spurred hammer. Its distinctive front-pin system serves as both cylinder retainer and ejector, eliminating a swing-out crane.
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: This revolver is in great shape overall. Minor scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Clerke Technicorp Clerke 1st .32 S&W revolver
The Clerke 1st pairs a compact 2-inch barrel with a micro profile, offering a 6-round capacity in .32 S&W and DA/SA operation with an external spurred hammer. The fixed front blade and topstrap rear groove provide a straightforward sight picture.
Its construction is primarily die-cast zinc alloy with a bright nickel/chrome plated finish across the frame, receiver, and unfluted cylinder. Brown checkered plastic grip panels complete the package with a period-correct look and secure hand purchase.
A notable feature is the cylinder system: a removable front pin both secures the cylinder and functions as an ejector, so there is no swing-out crane. This distinctive design sets the Clerke 1st apart from conventional small-frame revolvers of its time.
Manufactured in Santa Monica, California, United States, during the 1969–1977 era, typical markings include "CLERKE 1st," "MODEL 1st," and "32 S&W," reflecting the model’s straightforward designation and chambering.