Description
Few revolvers embody the precision and mechanical artistry of German gunmaking quite like a Ratzeburg-era Korth. This Korth Ratzeburg Sport 6” Exchange Cylinder Set stands as a superb example of the craftsmanship that built the Korth legend, engineered with obsessive tolerances, hand-fitted components, and the unmistakable refinement that defines Willi Korth’s early production revolvers.
Finished in a deep, lustrous high-polish blue, this Sport model immediately commands attention. The 6-inch barrel provides both visual balance and exceptional sight radius, complemented by the ventilated rib and precision-adjustable target sights. Every contour, from the sculpted underlug to the mirror-like cylinder flats, reflects the meticulous handwork synonymous with Ratzeburg manufacture.
What elevates this example further is its factory-exchange cylinder configuration, which allows seamless caliber conversion between .357 Magnum and 9mm. True to Korth’s reputation, the system is executed with exacting precision, maintaining timing, lockup, and alignment across both cylinders without compromise.
The revolver is fitted with beautifully shaped target walnut grips, ergonomically contoured with pronounced finger grooves. The warm tone of the wood contrasts elegantly against the deep blued steel, reinforcing the revolver’s dual identity as both a precision instrument and a collector’s showpiece.
All major components remain matching, preserving the revolver’s collector integrity and investment appeal.
Mechanically, the revolver exhibits the hallmark traits that distinguish Ratzeburg Korths from all others: glass-smooth double-action, a crisp single-action break, and bank-vault cylinder lockup. The interchangeable cylinder system operates exactly as intended, reflecting the platform’s enduring engineering excellence.
For the advanced Korth collector, exchange-cylinder Sport models represent a particularly desirable niche, combining rarity, versatility, and the pinnacle of early Korth hand craftsmanship.
