Description
This Korth Ratzeburg Combat revolver represents the pinnacle of German revolver craftsmanship during the revered Ratzeburg production era, a period widely regarded by collectors as the golden age of Korth manufacturing. Built with an uncompromising focus on precision, balance, and durability, this example is chambered in .357 Magnum and fitted with a 4-inch barrel, offering a purposeful, refined profile that perfectly suits the Combat designation.
Finished in satin stainless steel, the revolver displays Korth’s signature attention to detail throughout. The frame, cylinder, barrel, and internal components are meticulously machined and expertly fitted, with all major components correctly matching, an essential hallmark for discerning collectors. The clean lines of the barrel, the finely contoured cylinder flutes, and the crisp geometry of the frame reflect the hand-finished quality that sets Ratzeburg-era Korth revolvers apart from modern mass-produced revolvers.
The revolver is fitted with beautifully shaped wooden grips that provide both visual warmth and ergonomic comfort, complementing the cool stainless finish. Subtle factory markings and the classic Korth aesthetic underscore its authenticity without distraction, allowing the craftsmanship to speak for itself.
Balanced, mechanically precise, and unmistakably Korth, this Ratzeburg Combat is not merely a revolver; it is a functional work of mechanical art. Examples from this era, particularly in stainless steel and proper matching configuration, are increasingly difficult to source and remain highly sought after by advanced collectors worldwide.
A superb addition to any serious European revolver collection, this piece embodies the legacy, precision, and understated elegance that define Korth at its finest.
