Description
There are commemorative firearms… and then there are commemorative firearms built by Korth, pieces where celebration meets mechanical artistry at the highest possible level. The Korth Sport 30th Anniversary revolver stands firmly in that second category, created not simply to mark a milestone, but to embody the legacy of German revolver craftsmanship that defined the brand’s rise among the world’s elite handgun makers.
Produced as an ultra-limited run of just thirty examples, this particular revolver holds the coveted “Number 1” position within the series, a distinction that immediately elevates its collector desirability. From the moment it’s handled, the piece communicates intention: this was never meant to be an ordinary shooter, but rather a presentation-grade revolver built to showcase what Korth was capable of when artistic freedom met master-level engineering.
The revolver is chambered in .357 Magnum, a cartridge long associated with Korth’s performance heritage, pairing formidable ballistic capability with the brand’s famously precise lockwork. True to Korth standards, the mechanical fit is exacting, cylinder lockup is bank-vault tight, and the trigger system reflects the glass-smooth double-action and crisp single-action break collectors expect from the Ratzeburg era and its commemorative successors.
Visually, the revolver is nothing short of striking.
A deep, high-polish blued finish forms the foundation, serving as a dramatic canvas for extensive gold inlay work. Flowing oak leaf vine motifs run elegantly along the barrel rib and cylinder, executed with sharp definition and balanced restraint, decorative but never excessive. The engraving continues onto the frame, where fine scrollwork surrounds the commemorative medallion marking the 30th Anniversary designation, anchoring the piece’s theme.
One of the most distinctive visual elements is the gold bear inlay on the frame, a bold yet tastefully integrated motif that adds both symbolism and visual contrast against the dark blued steel. The cylinder itself carries matching gold vine inlays across each flute, creating continuity across the revolver’s full profile.
Complementing the metalwork are richly figured walnut grips, hand-fitted and finished to exhibition standard. The wood displays dense burl patterning with warm tonal depth, providing organic contrast to the steel and gold while maintaining the revolver’s balanced, sculptural silhouette.
The gold-finished trigger and hammer further enhance the presentation, adding functional artistry without distracting from the overall composition.
As expected for a revolver of this level, all major components are matching, a critical point for advanced collectors, reinforcing the revolver’s integrity as a complete, original anniversary piece.
The revolver is accompanied by its factory presentation case, bearing the Korth insignia and German markings that underscore its origin and commemorative status. The case not only protects the firearm but also enhances the display presence expected of a limited-anniversary production.
