MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON

BETH · 10-22-2010, 08:20 PM

some lady gave it to him .32 made in california? 1st model? had some other name on it he said it is the cheapest pistol he has ever seen, he went to get ammo for it but ammo did not fit so now he is getting .32 long i think he said

pinecone70 · 10-22-2010, 08:22 PM

That's kind of fun!

BETH · 10-22-2010, 08:23 PM

i told him not to shoot it if it looks that cheap but he can't wait to shoot it

pinecone70 · 10-22-2010, 08:34 PM

Yikes.

armedandsafe · 10-22-2010, 11:17 PM

Spare tire, rope and a looooooooong string.

Pops

Zane71464 · 10-23-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BETH

i told him not to shoot it if it looks that cheap but he can't wait to shoot it

I think the fella ought to head to your advice if he values his fingers/hands/eyesight....JMO.

Alpo · 10-23-2010, 08:04 AM

Well, lemme see now.

If it's made in California it's not a Smith and Wesson. They have always been made in Massachusetts.

RunningOnMT · 10-23-2010, 08:07 AM

Eek, don't tell me there are counterfeit brands out there.

MagnumFan · 10-23-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpo

Well, lemme see now.

If it's made in California it's not a Smith and Wesson. They have always been made in Massachusetts.

I agree. That baby is a Fake, probably made in **** Land.

Alpo · 10-23-2010, 03:04 PM

I'm thinking the gun is caliber-marked 32 Smith and Wesson, and Beth's friend saw that and thinks the gun is a Smith and Wesson.

RunningOnMT · 10-23-2010, 03:34 PM

Ah Alpo, that makes sense.

old semperfi · 10-23-2010, 09:03 PM

beth,tell him to take it to a gunshop or smith to see if its safe to shoot.if he has problems taking your advise then have him take pictures of his fingers so he will remember what they looked like. old semperfi

BETH · 10-25-2010, 06:59 PM

I will get more info

JoeV · 10-25-2010, 07:16 PM

If he cannot figure who the manufacturer is (it's stamped on the gun somewhere) then he probably shouldn't be shooting at all until he gets some safety training with guns. That's pretty scary, IMHO.

BETH · 10-25-2010, 07:47 PM

he has many guns and knows how to use them he told me it looks me it looks like a 38 special but cheap plastic handle and all i can't get a hold of him till after 9 so i'll get back to you

BETH · 10-25-2010, 08:17 PM

ok boy did i get that wrong its a Clerke 1st made in California that takes .32 short smith and wesson ammo, saw a picture sure looks cheap

BETH · 10-25-2010, 09:07 PM

so does anyone know anything about a Clerke pistol

Zane71464 · 10-25-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BETH

so does anyone know anything about a Clerke pistol

Beth, from what I gather, Clerke Arms, LTD. was previously located in Raton, New Mexico (1997-2001) and then in Santa Monica, Ca.
The double action revolvers (.22's, and .32 S&W Long Cal., inexpensive double action revolvers which sold to dealers for $15 in 1971.

BETH · 10-25-2010, 10:02 PM

I am worried about him shooting it, it sounds so cheap

Zane71464 · 10-25-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BETH

I am worried about him shooting it, it sounds so cheap

well, the 15 bucks was in 1971. I personally have never seen one, but from what I read, there isnt much on them at all....I'd be a bit wary myself.

BETH · 10-25-2010, 10:38 PM

If i was shooting it i would have gloves on and be behind a tree

TheGunClinger · 10-26-2010, 05:43 AM

New in box it would be had today for $175.00 ..maybe. Thats from 2010 Catalog of firearms. Goes down from there. Blue book doesnt even give a value.

oscarmayer · 10-26-2010, 05:58 AM

these thing scream saturday night special . though i never fired a 32 caliber i did fire the 22 caliber model . it was old and tired at the time and it was loose as a goose. not sure how well they would hold up to continued use. by the way the gun was offered to me for 25 bucks and i passed on it. i already have enough paper weights and since it's not heavy enough to use as an anchor i had to pass..... you'd be better off with a sling shot

Helix_FR · 10-26-2010, 10:08 AM

Remember the phrase, "know when to say when". This is that kind of situation. Knowing when to throw it in the trash. I guess your friend likes the thought of possibly loosing a finger or scaring his face? There are all sorts of reasons why gun companies come and go but one of those reasons is that they put out crap. He does not know the history of this gun, he does not know the maintenance that went into the gun, he does not even know if the gun works. Pretty scary to me. Also better darn well make sure is a .32 long. Good thing is a .32 long wont fit in a .32 short gun, you can't close the action if the headspacing is correct. Oh BTW, it is the headspacing correct.

pinecone70 · 10-26-2010, 10:14 AM

Sounds like a good candidate for a buy back program.

10-22-2010, 08:20 PM	#1
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON some lady gave it to him .32 made in california? 1st model? had some other name on it he said it is the cheapest pistol he has ever seen, he went to get ammo for it but ammo did not fit so now he is getting .32 long i think he said -->

10-22-2010, 08:22 PM	#2
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON That's kind of fun! __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

10-22-2010, 08:23 PM	#3
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON i told him not to shoot it if it looks that cheap but he can't wait to shoot it

10-22-2010, 08:34 PM	#4
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON Yikes. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

10-22-2010, 11:17 PM	#5
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON Spare tire, rope and a looooooooong string. Pops

10-23-2010, 08:04 AM	#7
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,647	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON Well, lemme see now. If it's made in California it's not a Smith and Wesson. They have always been made in Massachusetts. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-23-2010, 08:07 AM	#8
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON Eek, don't tell me there are counterfeit brands out there.

10-23-2010, 03:04 PM	#10
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,647	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON I'm thinking the gun is caliber-marked 32 Smith and Wesson, and Beth's friend saw that and thinks the gun is a Smith and Wesson. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-23-2010, 03:34 PM	#11
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON Ah Alpo, that makes sense.

10-23-2010, 09:03 PM	#12
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON beth,tell him to take it to a gunshop or smith to see if its safe to shoot.if he has problems taking your advise then have him take pictures of his fingers so he will remember what they looked like. old semperfi

10-25-2010, 06:59 PM	#13
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON I will get more info

10-25-2010, 07:16 PM	#14
JoeV V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.E. Ohio NRA Life Member Posts: 306	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON If he cannot figure who the manufacturer is (it's stamped on the gun somewhere) then he probably shouldn't be shooting at all until he gets some safety training with guns. That's pretty scary, IMHO.

10-25-2010, 07:47 PM	#15
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON he has many guns and knows how to use them he told me it looks me it looks like a 38 special but cheap plastic handle and all i can't get a hold of him till after 9 so i'll get back to you

10-25-2010, 08:17 PM	#16
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON ok boy did i get that wrong its a Clerke 1st made in California that takes .32 short smith and wesson ammo, saw a picture sure looks cheap

10-25-2010, 09:07 PM	#17
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON so does anyone know anything about a Clerke pistol

10-25-2010, 10:02 PM	#19
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON I am worried about him shooting it, it sounds so cheap

10-25-2010, 10:38 PM	#21
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON If i was shooting it i would have gloves on and be behind a tree

10-26-2010, 05:43 AM	#22
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,378	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON New in box it would be had today for $175.00 ..maybe. Thats from 2010 Catalog of firearms. Goes down from there. Blue book doesnt even give a value. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

10-26-2010, 05:58 AM	#23
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON these thing scream saturday night special . though i never fired a 32 caliber i did fire the 22 caliber model . it was old and tired at the time and it was loose as a goose. not sure how well they would hold up to continued use. by the way the gun was offered to me for 25 bucks and i passed on it. i already have enough paper weights and since it's not heavy enough to use as an anchor i had to pass..... you'd be better off with a sling shot

10-26-2010, 10:08 AM	#24
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON Remember the phrase, "know when to say when". This is that kind of situation. Knowing when to throw it in the trash. I guess your friend likes the thought of possibly loosing a finger or scaring his face? There are all sorts of reasons why gun companies come and go but one of those reasons is that they put out crap. He does not know the history of this gun, he does not know the maintenance that went into the gun, he does not even know if the gun works. Pretty scary to me. Also better darn well make sure is a .32 long. Good thing is a .32 long wont fit in a .32 short gun, you can't close the action if the headspacing is correct. Oh BTW, it is the headspacing correct. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

10-26-2010, 10:14 AM	#25
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: MY FRIEND GOT A SMITH AND WESSON Sounds like a good candidate for a buy back program. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."