There just has to be someone here who can tell me more about this gun.
For some reason since I first saw a Korth I've always wanted one. Probably would get a new one if they currently made one in 22. I just find myself using 22s much more often and a 357 just wouldn't get used as often.
Anyway what are your thoughts on this particular version of a Korth Revolver?
This is a whole lot more than I thought I would ever be able to get. It doesn't seem that there is a lot information out there, or at least I have yet to find it.
Given the little I know about Korth and going strictly off of reputation I decided to take a leap of faith and go ahead and purchase one. I have just two other older guns but this seemed like one which was worth buying. By the sounds of it I won't be disappointed.
117 Korth Sports in .22 Mag were made in 1969, all with 6 inch barrels but the number of guns with conversion cylinders is unknown.
As to the refinishing of a Korth revolver on this side of the Atlantic, and especially in Canada, it going to be very hard to find somebody to be able to match the factory finish. As I stated before, Korth's employees in Ratzeburg were certified master gunsmiths and used sandpaper, not polishing wheels. The bluing was outsourced to a company in Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Maybe the current Korth importer, Nighthawk, has somebody trained in the new Korth factory in Lollar, that would be where I would start if I were you.
I am very impressed with the Rock Island Auction price and have now dug out my Korth Sport Model .22 Magnum Double Action that has been in storage for 35 years. Unfortunately, it has gained a bit of rust and pitting (not much). Can someone recommend someone I can trust to get it up to snuff before I decide to sell it? Thanks.
Simpson LTD just imported some Korths and they are beautiful revolvers. I really like the convertible 22lr/22 mag version with the quick release button on the right side of the frame.
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