Oddball Derringer Estul Twist 2 in 22 short

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Here is a Southern oddity ...
The Estul Twist 2 in 22 short...
A revival the little derringer was made by Estul, Inc. of Matthews, NC 28105, as the Twist-2. Estul was a machine shop that operated under than name from 1954 to 2007; it’s now called ABT Metals Manufacturing and based in Statesville, NC.

 

[BLIP]

It is a two shot. The barrel rotates for each shot by engaging the small tab above the trigger while half cooking.
The 22 short is more devastating than expected. It has no safety nor ejection.

 

[Bushwick100]

Here is a Southern oddity ...
The Estul Twist 2 in 22 short...
A revival the little derringer was made by Estul, Inc. of Matthews, NC 28105, as the Twist-2. Estul was a machine shop that operated under than name from 1954 to 2007; it’s now called ABT Metals Manufacturing and based in Statesville, NC.

So, these are still being produced for sale?

 

[BLIP]

So, these are still being produced for sale?

To my knowledge-based research no. Stopped in 2007.

 

[SAR 6114]

So you load it by turning the barrels half way???

 

[BLIP]

So you load it by turning the barrels half way???

Correct. There is a recess on the right side of the brass receiver

 

[SAR 6114]

Correct. There is a recess on the right side of the brass receiver

Very cool.

 

[BLIP]

Very cool.

Try to find real info on one... all I came up with are sales at auctions.

 

[Gimmebackmybullets]

I like the Dime comparison.

And it sure beats a knife,and
all that nasty blood getting all over you.