Description
Some firearms reference history.
This one depicts it.
Korth, The Prohibition is a singular engraved revolver that captures one of the most volatile chapters in American history, not through symbolism alone, but through the careful portrayal of real figures who shaped the era from opposing sides of the law. This is not imagined mythology. The people engraved into this revolver represent historically significant individuals whose actions defined the rise, enforcement, and defiance of Prohibition.
History, Not Fiction
Across the revolver’s frame, barrel, cylinder, and grips, carefully rendered figures emerge, lawmen, federal agents, bootleggers, and underworld power brokers. These are not generic characters. Their faces, posture, and presence are intentionally grounded in reality, reflecting individuals who played pivotal roles during the Prohibition years.
Rather than naming them outright, the revolver allows recognition through detail. A stance. A hat brim. A weapon held with purpose. Each figure is positioned deliberately, creating tension and balance between authority and rebellion, the two forces that collided daily in 1920s America.
The result is a narrative that unfolds slowly, rewarding those who understand the era and inviting deeper study from those who wish to.
A Continuous Story in Steel
Unlike traditional engraved revolvers where scenes are isolated, The Prohibition flows as a continuous story. Brick cityscapes and architectural elements tie figures together across surfaces. The cylinder acts as a pivotal chapter, carrying intimate and atmospheric imagery that contrasts glamour with danger. Gold inlaid text and select highlights are used with restraint, guiding the eye without breaking immersion.
Even the smallest details, period-correct lettering, badges, and environmental textures, serve the story rather than decoration alone.
The front sight itself is a deliberate detail, subtly finished to complement the narrative rather than distract from it, reinforcing that no element of this revolver was left untreated or accidental.
Materials With Meaning
The warm, richly finished wooden grips extend the engraving beyond steel, allowing historically inspired figures to emerge organically from the wood itself. The contrast between organic material and cold metal mirrors the duality of the era: human ambition against institutional force.
Every numbered component is correctly matched, preserving the revolver as a cohesive, original work rather than a collection of embellished parts.
Korth at Its Absolute Peak
Beneath the artistry lies the mechanical foundation that makes this piece possible. Built on Korth’s uncompromising revolver platform and chambered in .357 Magnum, The Prohibition maintains full functional integrity. Precision machining, balance, and engineering excellence remain untouched, enhanced rather than overshadowed by the engraving.
A True One of One
Korth, The Prohibition is a true one-of-one revolver. It was never intended as part of a series, nor designed for repetition. Its subject matter, execution, and historical specificity make duplication not only impractical, but unnecessary.
This is a revolver for the collector who understands that the most important firearms do more than fire, they remember. It belongs in a gallery, a museum-grade collection, or a private space where history is not only preserved, but studied.
This is not a tribute.
It is a record, engraved permanently in steel.
