Description
Few revolvers embody German precision engineering and hand-fitted craftsmanship quite like the Korth Ratzeburg Sport. Built during the storied Ratzeburg production era, a period widely regarded by collectors as the pinnacle of Willi Korth’s revolver manufacturing, this 6-inch example represents the perfect fusion of target performance, mechanical refinement, and heirloom-grade presentation.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, the Sport model was purpose-built for accuracy. The 6-inch barrel provides an extended sight radius and superb balance, making it equally at home on the range or within a curated collection. The ventilated rib and precision-adjustable rear sight system reflect Korth’s competition pedigree, offering fine elevation and windage adjustments with the kind of repeatable consistency target shooters demand.
This revolver features a deep, lustrous, high-polish blued finish synonymous with Ratzeburg craftsmanship. The mirror-like surfaces contrast beautifully against the matte sighting plane, reducing glare while enhancing the revolver’s visual depth. Every edge is crisply defined, every contour hand-finished, a level of detail that simply cannot be replicated in modern mass production.
The factory checkered walnut grips provide both ergonomic comfort and period-correct elegance. Their warm tone complements the rich blued steel, reinforcing the revolver’s dual identity as both precision instrument and functional art piece.
Mechanically, the revolver reflects the meticulous internal fitting that made Korth famous. The double-action pull is exceptionally smooth and consistent, while the single-action break is glass-clean, attributes achieved through extensive hand-fitting rather than assembly-line tolerance stacking. Lockup is bank-vault tight, with timing and alignment executed to exacting standards.
Accompanying the revolver is its original factory presentation case, complete with Korth branding and fitted interior. Accessories remain present, and all serialized components are matching, an important detail for advanced collectors who value factory originality and configuration integrity.
