My new Korth Vintage revolver!

[Retlawman]

Question on the chrome looking muzzle ring. Is the barrel bore an insert or is that just a trim piece?

The muzzle ring is part of the one piece barrel/bore. It is highly polished 416R stainless steel. The charcoal blue shroud is on the exterior. The cylinder is also charcoal blue and the frame is color case hardened.

Correction, contacted Korth and they said the barrel is alloy carbine steel. Nighthawk has it listed as 416r stainless. C'mon Nighthawk!

[Retlawman]

It IS beautiful, without a doubt!...but $9k beautiful ? I would be afraid to touch it!
Hey, to each their own.

I know what you mean. I use gloves when I handle it. I'm still not sure if I want to keep it as a prestine heirloom or take it to the range for some low round counts. My previous most expensive handgun was a Wilson Combat 1911 that I actually shoot.

[John E Davies]

It IS beautiful, without a doubt!...but $9k beautiful ? I would be afraid to touch it!
Hey, to each their own.

I know what you mean. I use gloves when I handle it. I'm still not sure if I want to keep it as a prestine heirloom or take it to the range for some low round counts. My previous most expensive handgun was a Wilson Combat 1911 that I actually shoot.

My opinion is that it would be a really really bad financial decision to shoot this gun, it is indeed an heirloom and you would wreck its value. If you have the money, buy the cheap version and shoot the heck out of it. Buy a pretty glass topped wood case to display your investment.

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John Davies
Spokane WA

[Retlawman]

It IS beautiful, without a doubt!...but $9k beautiful ? I would be afraid to touch it!
Hey, to each their own.

I know what you mean. I use gloves when I handle it. I'm still not sure if I want to keep it as a prestine heirloom or take it to the range for some low round counts. My previous most expensive handgun was a Wilson Combat 1911 that I actually shoot.

My opinion is that it would be a really really bad financial decision to shoot this gun, it is indeed an heirloom and you would wreck its value. If you have the money, buy the cheap version and shoot the heck out of it. Buy a pretty glass topped wood case to display your investment.



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John Davies
Spokane WA

Funny, you mention the Mongoose. I told my FFL that if he can get a 4" .357 version this summer I would be interested, for the exact reason you stated.

[Steve51]

That is a great looking revolver. I have heard of them but I have never ever seen one up close in my whole life.

[John E Davies]

Funny, you mention the Mongoose. I told my FFL that if he can get a 4" .357 version this summer I would be interested, for the exact reason you stated.

Those 4” guns seem to be rare and priced accordingly. Found a 5” that is used but looks unfired, with a very nice custom leather rig.

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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/983054128


John Davies
Spokane WA