Description
There are certain firearms that instantly signal they were never meant for ordinary use, pieces built at the intersection of engineering, rarity, and artistic restraint. This Korth Semi-Automatic is one of those creations. Executed in the coveted Plasma Finish and presented as a dual-caliber configuration, it represents the seldom-seen side of Korth’s semi-automatic production, where precision machining meets boutique-level finishing.
At its core, the pistol is chambered in 9mm, offering the balance of shootability and performance expected from a German masterwork. Accompanying the primary configuration is a matching 7.65mm conversion barrel assembly, complete with its corresponding recoil system. The additional top-end components are factory matched to the pistol, maintaining continuity in fit, finish, and mechanical harmony, a detail that collectors immediately recognize and appreciate.
The Plasma Finish gives the pistol its distinctive visual identity. Unlike traditional bluing or bead-blasted stainless treatments, this finish produces a soft, luminous gray tone that shifts subtly under light. It highlights the pistol’s sculpted slide flats, serrations, and precision edges without overpowering the design. The result is modern, understated, and unmistakably Korth.
Ergonomically, the pistol reflects European sporting influence. The frame is fitted with finely contoured walnut grips, hand-checkered and oil finished, providing both warmth and contrast against the cool metallic surface. The grip geometry, combined with the extended beavertail and precision trigger, creates a natural point of aim that feels deliberate and refined rather than purely tactical.
Mechanical execution is exactly what one expects from Korth. Tolerances are bank-vault tight, yet the action cycles with glass-smooth consistency. Controls are sharply defined, with clean engagement and positive feedback. Every edge, contour, and internal interface speaks to low-volume, hand-fitted production rather than mass manufacture.
Accompanying the pistol is its original presentation case, fitted with red lining to secure the firearm, an extra barrel assembly, recoil components, and magazines, arranged in a structured display. The visual contrast between the vivid interior and the subdued Plasma Finish elevates the overall presentation, transforming the set from a firearm into a curated collector piece.
Examples of Korth semi-automatic pistols are scarce to begin with. Dual-caliber configurations with matching factory components are encountered far less frequently, particularly when preserved in this level of condition and accompanied by their original case and accessories.
For the advanced Korth collector, or for the enthusiast seeking a semi-automatic that stands apart from conventional luxury pistols, this Plasma Finish dual-caliber set represents mechanical artistry in its most discreet and refined form.
