Description
There are “fine” revolvers, and then there’s a Korth from the Ratzeburg era. This Korth Combat 4-inch Ratzeburg is one of those rare pieces that makes you actually want to pick it up, feel the balance, and nod. It’s built with the kind of obsessive attention to detail you rarely see anymore.
Start with versatility. It comes with an exchange cylinder so you can run .357 Magnum or swap to 9mm when you want cheaper range time. That flexibility changes how you live with the gun—one weekend it’s full-power magnums, the next it’s economical 9mm practice. Nice, right?
The finish is a deep, polished blue that plays with the light. Stainless accents give it contrast and a little attitude. The wood grips are warm and ergonomic, not some afterthought; they feel like they were carved for your hand. Everything about the fit and finish feels deliberate. The action is crisp. The timing is tight. The balance? Spot on.
It arrives in a smart black-and-wood presentation case and includes the original Korth documentation. That provenance matters—especially with a maker like Korth, where factory papers can be as important as the serial number.
This revolver isn’t for the casual browser. It’s for people who care about engineering and legacy, who know the difference between a finely made gun and a mass-produced piece. It’s for the collector who wants something that shoots beautifully and looks like it belongs in both a safe and a museum.
So yes, it’s a firearm. But it’s also a small history lesson in German gunsmithing. And if you’re the kind of person who appreciates that, this Korth Combat will probably be the one you keep coming back to.
