Clerke revolver by Technicorp
I suppose If you have come across this post its because one of these guns came into your possession .
They are a neat little gun and are shiny as can be .
The Clerke pistols are interesting pieces in history , being one of the first Saturday Night Specials .
It was manufactured in response to a portion of the Gun control act of 1968 known as the "sporting purposes" standard for imported firearms. For the most part they made a list of features , calibers and other things they didn't like .
Now don't get me wrong there some good things GCA of 1968 did but most are pretty bogus and should have been beyond government control .
Moving on...........
The check list prevented small ,low cost and concealable pistols that were being imported to no longer be available . For the most part Domestic gun manufactures were pleased as the public pretty much had to buy what they were selling "normally at much higher prices " .
With the void created my the GCA of 1968 new manufactures seen opportunity and started making firearms to fill the void .
There Is loads of info out there about many of the Manufactures of Saturday Night Special pistols and the Ring Of Fire pistols as well out their .
Sadly there really isn't a whole lot on Clerke Technicorp in one place "guess I'm trying to change that " .
So here Is the Basic info I can find .
Clerke Technicorp
Santa Monica, CA (1971)
Company later relocated to florida
Revolvers:
Revolvers seem to be considered Possibly the Worst revolver ever
Caliber seem to be .32 S&W and .22LR
Capacity 5 rounds of .32 S&W 6 rounds .22LR
Semi auto Pistols:
Calibers .22LR and .380 ACP
That"s all I know
Rifles
They exist And some seem to go for a pretty penny and were available in various common calibers .
They were mentioned in a article From the New York Times June,20,1975 Main bit of info Here is that they sold for less than $20 dollars when new. http://www.nytimes.com/1975/06/20
Apparently Serial Number 1 was a gold plated gift to the plant Manager
http://www.lsbauctions.com/606/serial-number-1-clerke-double-action-revolver-consigned-at-lsb/
The Clerke 1ST has a brother the Terrier one by Serrifile Inc.
The Clerke 1st brother the
Serrifile Inc.
TERRIER ONE
.32 S&W cal., double action, 2 1/4 in. barrel, 5 shot, nickel-plated, 17 oz. Mfg. 1984-87.
Clerke Technic Corp. to Serrifle Inc. to J.A. Clerke Company ?
Well been digging on more info about the Clerke 1st pistol . Looks like John Clerke was busy .
Clerke Technic Corp. Overview
Clerke Technic Corp. filed as an Articles of Incorporation in the State of California and is no longer active. This corporate entity was filed approximately forty-five years ago on Monday, August 14, 1972 as recorded in documents filed with California Secretary of State.Known Addresses
2219 Main St Santa Monica, CA 90405
Serrifile, Inc. Overview
Serrifile, Inc. filed as an Articles of Incorporation in the State of California and is no longer active. This corporate entity was filed approximately forty years ago on Friday, August 26, 1977 , according to public records filed with California Secretary of State.
Known Addresses
PO Box 508 Littlerock, CA 93543
J. A. Clerke Company Overview
J. A. Clerke Company filed as an Articles of Incorporation in the State of California and is no longer active. This corporate entity was filed approximately thirty-one years ago on Thursday, April 24, 1986 , according to public records filed with California Secretary of State.
Known Addresses
PO Box 627 Pearblossom, CA 93553
Clerke International Arms, LLC Overview
This profile for Clerke International Arms, LLC is located in Raton, NM.
Clerke International Arms, LLC industry is listed as Mfg Misc Fabricated Metal Products.
Known Addresses
101 Bacon St Raton, NM 87740
PO Box 1464 Raton, NM 87740