Nighthawk Custom/Korth revolvers
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Hi P44,
Good info with that old catalog.
They must have had some heavy import duties on the American stuff!
If you've read Target Gun magazine, a now defunct (I think) publication from the UK, you'll see the same sort of thing.
Back in the 80s, they had ads for dealers and I remember seeing stuff that I really wanted, such as Sako Triace, SIG Hämmerli P240, etc. selling for comparable prices to, what I considered common everyday S&Ws, Colts, Rugers....
It is interesting to follow prices today on eGun.de, the European equivalent to gunbroker. Ownership is so heavily restricted that the demand is really only there for the high end stuff. Guys just can't accumulate, so they save their permit privileges for only a couple top notch pieces.
Good info with that old catalog.
They must have had some heavy import duties on the American stuff!
If you've read Target Gun magazine, a now defunct (I think) publication from the UK, you'll see the same sort of thing.
Back in the 80s, they had ads for dealers and I remember seeing stuff that I really wanted, such as Sako Triace, SIG Hämmerli P240, etc. selling for comparable prices to, what I considered common everyday S&Ws, Colts, Rugers....
It is interesting to follow prices today on eGun.de, the European equivalent to gunbroker. Ownership is so heavily restricted that the demand is really only there for the high end stuff. Guys just can't accumulate, so they save their permit privileges for only a couple top notch pieces.
I have shot both a Korth and a Manhurin. I wouldn't trade any of my S&W's for a Korth, but the Manhurin was a fine shooting piece.
Hello 6string,
thanks for your kindly comments. Here in post #25
http://smith-wessonforum.com/gun-le...ratoonian-horseshoe-leather-ipsc-holster.html are a few
more prices (from 1984).
That
now have the money to buy 10, 20...Colts, S&W's...what's ever....
BUT YOU CAN ONLY GET THE PERMISSION TO BUY 2 (TWO) handguns...
At the Colt Forun Korth vs Python just runs
a "Korth vs Python" thread...
For the Korth fans:
Here ("KORTH USA" is still on-line) Korth-Waffen (Revolver)
(scroll down, then right ) you can find the "Owners Manual and product literature"
literature
For the Manurhin MR 73 fans:
Here (scroll down to "External links") you can download the "English
User Manual" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manurhin_MR_73
I think, alone the unique "rebound system" is worth a look...
P.44
thanks for your kindly comments. Here in post #25
http://smith-wessonforum.com/gun-le...ratoonian-horseshoe-leather-ipsc-holster.html are a few
more prices (from 1984).
That
is a very important, often overlooked / missed point: You -after a bit work / with a litle luck-
now have the money to buy 10, 20...Colts, S&W's...what's ever....
BUT YOU CAN ONLY GET THE PERMISSION TO BUY 2 (TWO) handguns...
At the Colt Forun Korth vs Python just runs
a "Korth vs Python" thread...
For the Korth fans:
Here ("KORTH USA" is still on-line) Korth-Waffen (Revolver)
(scroll down, then right ) you can find the "Owners Manual and product literature"
literature
For the Manurhin MR 73 fans:
Here (scroll down to "External links") you can download the "English
User Manual" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manurhin_MR_73
I think, alone the unique "rebound system" is worth a look...
P.44
Hey P.44,
Some great links, there!
The Python vs. Korth argument was inevitable, I guess!
Here's a couple good essays by Michael Zeleny:
french and german revolvers for sport and social work - larvatus prodeo
korth revolvers redux - larvatus prodeo
Michael is very knowledgeable about Korths, MR73s, and SIG Neuhausen P210s. What he writes about is generally borne out of his experience and research.
I think some of his comments will possibly raise a few eyebrows. But, his logic is sound and his opinions are worth serious consideration.
Anyone contemplating making the investment in any one of these fine arms will likely find the information quite helpful.
Best Regards,
Jim
PS: I can include P210 links if anyone wants them. Don't want to stray too far of the OP Korth theme!
(PPS: Hope my Zeleny links aren't redundant given the references in the Colt forum thread-link!)
Some great links, there!
The Python vs. Korth argument was inevitable, I guess!
Here's a couple good essays by Michael Zeleny:
french and german revolvers for sport and social work - larvatus prodeo
korth revolvers redux - larvatus prodeo
Michael is very knowledgeable about Korths, MR73s, and SIG Neuhausen P210s. What he writes about is generally borne out of his experience and research.
I think some of his comments will possibly raise a few eyebrows. But, his logic is sound and his opinions are worth serious consideration.
Anyone contemplating making the investment in any one of these fine arms will likely find the information quite helpful.
Best Regards,
Jim
PS: I can include P210 links if anyone wants them. Don't want to stray too far of the OP Korth theme!
(PPS: Hope my Zeleny links aren't redundant given the references in the Colt forum thread-link!)
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That may be so for the average guy but if you are successful at competitions, that standard rule does not apply. I had enough luck and was successful enough at competitions to own eight handguns on the green WBK and had licenses in all colours, green, yellow, and several red ones.
Grayfox
US Veteran
Some years ago I had the opportunity to shoot a Korth. The fit and finish were outstanding and the action was superb. I was impressed.
However, I look at Korth pretty much as I do the very expensive top end 1911s. Great workmanship, beautiful to look at and there is a certain pride in ownership. But very few shooters are skilled enough to take full advantage of them. I sure ain't one of 'em. So, for me at least, the extra cost is just wasted money. I'm much better off buying the plain models that I can shoot reasonably well.
As for these NightHawk versions, first thing I noticed was that they moved the cylinder release. Makes me wonder what other corners they cut.
However, I look at Korth pretty much as I do the very expensive top end 1911s. Great workmanship, beautiful to look at and there is a certain pride in ownership. But very few shooters are skilled enough to take full advantage of them. I sure ain't one of 'em. So, for me at least, the extra cost is just wasted money. I'm much better off buying the plain models that I can shoot reasonably well.
As for these NightHawk versions, first thing I noticed was that they moved the cylinder release. Makes me wonder what other corners they cut.
Gotta love the Korth, the fit, finish and accuracy is great. Went to Tulsa for the first time and sold mine there. Figured Tulsa was the place to sell the gun. It was a .22 made in the 60's. I enjoyed shooting it and was glad I owned it. As said above, it shot way better then I could shoot it. I shoot off hand double action most of the time and the Korth was shooting the same as the Smiths I own. Shooting it single action made me look like I could shoot. It sold to a person that could get the accuracy out of it that it was capable of. I kinda miss it and will never see one for sale for what I paid. I have a Manurhin MR73 4" with target sights getting a high gloss blue job to make it look like it did when it was new. I shoot the MR 73 better then I did the Korth.
Nice guns, if I hit the lottery, I'll buy one from GB in .357. Larry
Nice guns, if I hit the lottery, I'll buy one from GB in .357. Larry
Freischütz
Member
What were the Brünner revolvers? The picture makes me think of a Colt Officers Model Target.
