Description
A rare, museum-worthy duo from Germany’s finest gunmaker.
Every so often, a pairing surfaces that feels less like a set of firearms and more like a statement—an expression of what mechanical artistry can be when a maker like Korth decides to build without compromise. This matched pair, consisting of a Korth 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a Korth .357 Magnum revolver, is exactly that: a unified creation built in harmony, intended from the beginning to live together as a singular collectible.
What immediately stands out is the balance between the two forms. The semi-auto carries the unmistakable Korth profile—clean, almost architectural lines; a bank-vault slide fit; and walnut grips sculpted with the subtle taper and checkering that defined the early craftsmen of Ratzeburg and later Lollar. Its matte-blued finish, deep and even, absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving the pistol an understated sophistication.
The revolver, by contrast, wears a mirror-polished blue that borders on liquid. The long barrel, the sculpted underlug, the finely tuned trigger, and the signature Korth cylinder lock-up create a presence that is unmistakably German in its discipline yet unmistakably Korth in its flair. The walnut stocks pair perfectly with the semi-auto’s grain, forming a natural visual dialogue between the two guns.
And at the heart of this ensemble lies the detail that elevates it from “rare” to “remarkable”: the factory-matched numbering. Korth did not pair guns casually. When they created sets, they did so with intention—each piece built to complement the other, both mechanically and aesthetically. Collectors recognize immediately what that means: unity of origin, unity of craftsmanship, and a level of rarity that places this duo firmly in the realm of high-end European firearms collecting.
Completing the presentation are the original period Korth boxes—each marking its place in the lineage of one of the world’s most revered precision gunmakers.
This is not simply a semi-auto and a revolver. It is a matched pair born from the height of German hand-fitted fabrication—a pairing seldom seen, almost never available, and impossible to replicate today.
A true gallery piece. A centerpiece for any serious collector. And an extraordinary example of Korth’s legacy in its purest form.
