A revolver, perhaps, usually has a handle (4)
I believe the answer is:
door
'a revolver perhaps' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for door that I've seen before include "Usual entrance" , "Moveable structure at an entrance" , "Swinging barrier" , "Means of exit and entrance" , "Entrance to room, house etc" .)