Description
There’s a certain presence that only a true Ratzeburg-era Korth can command, and this Korth Ratzeburg Sport Stainless in .357 Magnum embodies that legacy with unmistakable authority.
Manufactured during the revered Ratzeburg production period, this revolver reflects the meticulous hand-fitting and mechanical precision that established Korth as one of the world’s premier revolver makers. From the moment it’s in hand, the balance, lockup, and trigger refinement speak to a level of craftsmanship that transcends standard production firearms and enters the realm of functional art.
This Sport model is executed in a refined satin stainless finish, offering both durability and understated elegance. The finish highlights the revolver’s sculpted lines, from the full underlug barrel to the precisely machined cylinder flutes, creating a visual harmony between strength and sophistication.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, the revolver delivers exceptional versatility, capable of firing both full-power .357 Magnum and .38 Special cartridges with the accuracy and smooth recoil impulse Korth enthusiasts expect. The long sight radius, paired with the adjustable rear sight and precision front blade, reinforces the Sport model’s target-oriented pedigree.
The revolver is fitted with ergonomic, checkered wood grips, hand-contoured to complement the frame and provide a warm contrast to the stainless steel construction. The grip geometry enhances control during double-action shooting while remaining comfortable in single-action precision work.
As expected from a proper collector example, the revolver exhibits matching serial numbers throughout its major components, affirming its originality and factory integrity, a critical factor for discerning collectors of Ratzeburg Korth revolvers.
Mechanically, the action is everything one would anticipate from Korth’s golden era:
buttery double-action pull, glass-clean single-action break, and bank-vault cylinder lockup, all testaments to the hand-assembled nature of these revolvers.
Whether displayed in a curated collection or appreciated on the range in limited use, this Korth Ratzeburg Sport Stainless stands as a representation of German revolver engineering at its absolute peak, a time when cost constraints bowed to craftsmanship, and every revolver was built without compromise.
