Description
The Korth PRS is one of those rare pistols that immediately tell you what it is the moment you see it, pure German engineering shaped into a 1911-inspired silhouette, then elevated far beyond what the platform typically offers. This 4-inch example, marked as Number 3, represents the early and exceedingly limited production of Korth’s short-slide PRS series, making it a standout piece for serious collectors.
Built with Korth’s signature combination of tool-steel precision, hand-fitted internals, and meticulous finishing work, the pistol feels more like a mechanical instrument than a firearm. The matching components throughout reflect the careful, unified assembly Korth is known for, each part selected, fitted, and tuned as a complete system rather than a collection of pieces.
The slide wears Korth’s deep, lustrous finish, contrasted by the stainless steel accents that frame the hammer, beavertail, and control surfaces. The custom wood grips add a warm, textured balance to the otherwise technical aesthetic, giving the pistol both presence and personality. Even in the hand, the PRS feels unmistakably Korth: dense, smooth, and engineered to an extraordinarily tight standard.
Chambered in 45 ACP, the 4-inch configuration offers a quicker, more compact handling profile while still delivering the precision and recoil behavior that made the PRS line legendary. Whether displayed as a rare collectible or appreciated for its mechanical artistry, this early Number 3 example stands among the finest modern Korth pistols ever produced.
A strikingly rare, impeccably crafted PRS, built at a level only Korth could achieve.
