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'''Korth GmbH''' is a German high-end revolver producer. In 1952 weapon designer Willi Korth resigned from Hubertus Metallwerke to pursue his own designs. His first effort was a 9mm blank firing/gas revolver. Designed and manufactured by Korth starting in the winter of 1954/55, are now sought after as collector's items. In 1955, Korth founded a gunmaking company in Ratzeburg under of his name. In 1962 he designed and manufactured his first lethal revolver, initially chambered in .32 S&W Long. This was followed by the Sporting and Combat models, from 1966 and 1973.
'''Korth GmbH''' is a German high-end revolver producer. In 1952, weapon designer Willi Korth resigned from Hubertus Metallwerke to pursue his own designs. His first effort was a 9mm blank firing/gas revolver. Designed and manufactured by Korth starting in the winter of 1954/55, these gas revolvers are now highly sought after as collector's items. In 1955, Korth founded a gun manufacturing company in Ratzeburg under his name. In 1962, he designed and manufactured his first lethal revolver, initially chambered in .32 S&W Long. This was followed by the Sporting and Combat models, in 1966 and 1973, respectively.


Nowtime, each Korth revolver is custom made and costs over $5000.
Nowadays, each Korth revolver is custom made and costs over $5000. While most known for their revolvers, Korth also manufacturers equally high-end and expensive semi-automatic pistols.  


= Specifications =
= Specifications =
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'''Barrel Lengths:''' 5.25 in (133.4 mm), 4 in (101.6 mm), 6 in (152.4 mm)
'''Barrel Lengths:''' 5.25 in (133.4 mm), 4 in (101.6 mm), 6 in (152.4 mm)


'''Caliber:''' .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .22 LR, 9mm blank, .32 S&W Long
'''Caliber:''' .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .22 LR, 9mm blank, 9x19mm Parabellum, .32 S&W Long


'''Capacity:''' 6-round cylinder
'''Capacity:''' 6 or 8-round cylinder


'''Fire Modes:''' Double-Action/Single-Action revolver
'''Fire Modes:''' Double-Action/Single-Action revolver

Revision as of 05:52, 4 June 2022

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Korth Combat - .357 Magnum
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Korth Sport Model - .22 LR

Korth GmbH is a German high-end revolver producer. In 1952, weapon designer Willi Korth resigned from Hubertus Metallwerke to pursue his own designs. His first effort was a 9mm blank firing/gas revolver. Designed and manufactured by Korth starting in the winter of 1954/55, these gas revolvers are now highly sought after as collector's items. In 1955, Korth founded a gun manufacturing company in Ratzeburg under his name. In 1962, he designed and manufactured his first lethal revolver, initially chambered in .32 S&W Long. This was followed by the Sporting and Combat models, in 1966 and 1973, respectively.

Nowadays, each Korth revolver is custom made and costs over $5000. While most known for their revolvers, Korth also manufacturers equally high-end and expensive semi-automatic pistols.

Specifications

(1954 - present)

Type: Revolver

Barrel Lengths: 5.25 in (133.4 mm), 4 in (101.6 mm), 6 in (152.4 mm)

Caliber: .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .22 LR, 9mm blank, 9x19mm Parabellum, .32 S&W Long

Capacity: 6 or 8-round cylinder

Fire Modes: Double-Action/Single-Action revolver


The Korth Revolvers and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title Actor Character Note Date
Funeral in Berlin Michael Caine Harry Palmer Blank-Firing Model 1966
The Rifleman of the Voroshilov Regiment Korth Sport Model 1999