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Korth GmbH is a German high-end revolver producer. In 1952 weapon designer Willi Korth resigned from Hubertus Metallwerke to pursue his own designs. His first effort was a 9mm blank firing/gas revolver. Designed and manufactured by Korth starting in the winter of 1954/55, are now sought after as collector's items. In 1955, Korth founded a gunmaking company in Ratzeburg under of his name. In 1962 he designed and manufactured his first lethal revolver, initially chambered in .32 S&W Long. This was followed by the Sporting and Combat models, from 1966 and 1973.
Nowtime, each Korth revolver is custom made and costs over $5000.
Specifications
(1954 - present)
Type: Revolver
Barrel Lengths: 5.25 in (133.4 mm), 4 in (101.6 mm), 6 in (152.4 mm)
Caliber: .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .22 LR, 9mm blank, .32 S&W Long
Capacity: 6-round cylinder
Fire Modes: Double-Action/Single-Action revolver
The Korth Revolvers and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral in Berlin | Michael Caine | Harry Palmer | Blank-Firing Model | 1966 |
| The Rifleman of the Voroshilov Regiment | Korth Sport Model | 1999 |