Description
There are pistols that function well, pistols that feel refined, and then there are pistols like this—where every line, surface, and contour reflects the unmistakable hand of German master craftsmanship. This Korth Semi-Auto, chambered in 9mm, stands as a beautiful example of the company’s early precision work: understated, mechanical, and completely uncompromising.
Its clean two-tone profile immediately catches the eye. The matte blued frame flows into a satin-finished slide, giving the pistol a quietly confident presence. Paired with finely checkered walnut grips, the design leans into warmth and heritage without sacrificing the modern Korth character. Even small details—like the fit of the slide to the frame and the crisp edge transitions—show how intentionally the pistol was built.
The controls remain classic Korth: deliberate, smooth, and engineered with a level of precision that feels more like a watchmaker’s discipline than a firearm manufacturer’s. The markings on the pistol are clean and sharp, and all components show matching designation, underscoring its originality and completeness.
This piece is accompanied by its fitted presentation case, a velvet-lined display box with dual Korth keys still present—an increasingly rare detail that completes the ensemble. The case alone signals that this pistol was meant from the beginning to be something more than a shooter. It was meant to be kept, appreciated, and preserved.
In the hand, the pistol balances naturally, with a profile reminiscent of its era but a level of refinement that sets it apart from anything else produced at the time. Collectors familiar with early Korth semi-autos will immediately recognize how few examples were built, and how prized they’ve become as the company’s reputation has continued to rise.
A beautifully preserved example of Korth’s early semi-automatic design—mechanical elegance, subtle artistry, and the unmistakable feel of a pistol built one at a time.
