S333 THUNDERSTRUCK
Oddball firearms pique the interest of any firearms history enthusiast. Derringers, pin-fire revolvers, lever-action shotguns, most of what was developed in the infancy of modern firearms from the mid 19th century to the early 20th. Some represent stepping-stones or milestones toward modern designs, others make you wonder what the designer was smoking. There are endless dead ends and failures, and a few stand out as feats of engineering genius.
The S333 Thunderstruck by Standard Manufacturing falls into that last category. This is an eight-shot revolver chambered in 22 Magnum with two barrels that fires two rounds with a single pull of the trigger.
Known for their high-end shotguns ranging from $14,000 to $95,000 in price, the parent company, Connecticut Shotgun, has been turning out some of the finest double-guns in the world for over 40 years. About eight years ago, they opened the Standard Manufacturing division, responsible for turning out beautiful 1911 and Colt single-action Army-type revolvers as well as
