PATTERN IDENTIFICATION

Belgian Twist or Damas Rubans (Conons Tordu or Tors Ou Torches if French) "Twist barrels are made from a single laminated blade of iron and steel wrapped around a mandrel and hammer forged. They have a helical or spiral pattern of lines like a candy cane with no additional embellishment." About 7 feet of laminate is required for 1 foot of barrel. Twist barrels were used on Lefever H Grade, Parker PH Grade, Ithaca Grade One, and 1895-1899 LC Smith No. 0 Grade guns.