Jt: it was mostly a Ferlach thing, and on higher grade guns. French also and called Pôle de Barbier - "Barber's Pole"

Raimey - the Twist rods were part of the ribband. The etching enhanced the contrast.

One crolle rod probably between 2 Twist rods; the ribband edge weld in the middle of the Twist rods

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2 crolle rods

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SIX (!) crolle rods

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