Guess what? ... it continues!

LetsFetz · June 20, 2002, 07:42 PM

There were a couple of guys actually interested in the JTL story and their unique revolver. Some guessed it must be a Korth.

Guess what? ... you didn't guess that wrong! There is indeed a connection.

Research brought out the following:
• This year still, a book is scheduled for publishing, titled "Willi Korth - seine Waffen". The first and only one describing ALL of his weapons constructions, such as the 7140 revolvers produced in 10 series from 1964 until 1981 plus all the automatics, rifles etc. with original blueprints.
• At the end of the book the author describes the new JTL Revolver, developed by Janz GmbH in Germany. The Trigger mechanics and other cunning ingredients are derived from Korth-Revolvers and developed, implemented and produced in consent with Korth.
• Citation: "The unique caliber conversion system of this revolver will introduce new aspects to the world of weapons technique"

(Don't shoot the messenger!)

With compliments to all aficionados
LetsFetz

PS: Still standing by for feedback from JTL regarding prices and availability - will advise.

LetsFetz · June 21, 2002, 04:58 AM

... spoke to JTL today (e-mail) ... info is on the way ... snail-mail though

...

... will get back to you ...

cheers and beers
LetsFetz

C.R.Sam · June 21, 2002, 11:25 AM

What a neat tidbit of information.
Will the pictures be in German ? Or just the text ?

Sam............oops, feathered the wrong one.

LetsFetz · June 21, 2002, 12:57 PM

... rumours have it: "zat ze zing is actually made von Schokolade - ja? - and not in Germany but in Switzerland - jawohl"! ... but hey, dipped into, and consumed together with loads of Irish Coffee, it should still bang big time ...

cheers and beers
LetsFetz

LetsFetz · June 25, 2002, 11:44 AM

not used to stuff arriving that fast in Africa

... anyway, guess what Sam - the pics ARE in German ... so bear with me on the translation part and forgive me any 'errs' ...

JTL-E pic as per first post ... SOME of the specs not on the web site:

• trigger mechanic with roller-bushing-thingy for smooth and friction free trigger pull ... rollers exchangable (soft, medium, hard) ... trigger externaly adjustable from 1000 to 2000g in SA mode and 4000 to 6000g in DA mode.
• front and rear sight "one-click" exchangable ... selfcentering/adjusting??? ... fine tuning by means of 12gauge micrometer thingy ... vertical and horizontal ...adapter for other sight systems
• fully adjustable trigger stop with some new generation contour-pinny-thang
• Nill grips (not nil grips!)
• fixed caliber only - available in: .22, .357MAG, .38SP, .44MAG, .454 Casull, 45 Colt
• from 2.800,- Euro (i.e. .38SP) to 4.200,- (454 Casull - 10" barrel)

JTL-S convertible

specs as JTL-E plus:
• one body - all calibers
• change barrels and drums and/or barrels only (of diff. length - 4" to 10") within seconds ... no tools required ...
• .22LR >>> .38SP >>> .357MAG >>> 44MAG >>> 45WIN MAG >>> 45 Long Colt >>> .454 Casull
• Basic body in either caliber: from 3.200,- (.38SP) to 4.600,- (454 Casull - 10")
• combi-pack - 3 calibers (.357, 44MAG, .454 Casull) - 6" barrel: 6.800,- Euro
• conversion systems from 1.100,- (.357MAG - 4") to 2.000,- (.454 Casull - 10")
• barrells only: 570,- (.357 - 4") to 1.480,- (.454 - 10")

... alles precision engineered und gepasst und tempered und automatisch und nix für den rubbernecken und fingerprocken sein schnitzelklopfen ...

... loads of parts and accessories ... you can even have a copy of your trigger and/or hammer made from brass and cast in glass for your desk ...

need more specs? ... shout - and I'll try and give them to you ... really

cheers and beers
LetsFetz

Justin · June 25, 2002, 10:04 PM

2,800 Euros, eh?
I did a currency conversion, and that comes out to $2,762.50!

And that's just for the introductory model!?

That is most assuredly a rich-man's weapon.

Guess I need to get rich.

C.R.Sam · June 25, 2002, 10:14 PM

LetsFetz.....that was a lot of work......thank you Sir.

Caliban....but a bargain indeed compared to Korth prices.

Sam....

blades67 · June 25, 2002, 10:44 PM

Too bad we can't get them here. I may have to re-up, spend several years in Germany and PCS back to CONUS with one.

June 20, 2002, 07:42 PM	#1
LetsFetz Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2002 Location: Africa Posts: 341	Guess what? ... it continues! There were a couple of guys actually interested in the JTL story and their unique revolver. Some guessed it must be a Korth. Guess what? ... you didn't guess that wrong! There is indeed a connection. Research brought out the following: • This year still, a book is scheduled for publishing, titled "Willi Korth - seine Waffen". The first and only one describing ALL of his weapons constructions, such as the 7140 revolvers produced in 10 series from 1964 until 1981 plus all the automatics, rifles etc. with original blueprints. • At the end of the book the author describes the new JTL Revolver, developed by Janz GmbH in Germany. The Trigger mechanics and other cunning ingredients are derived from Korth-Revolvers and developed, implemented and produced in consent with Korth. • Citation: "The unique caliber conversion system of this revolver will introduce new aspects to the world of weapons technique" (Don't shoot the messenger!) With compliments to all aficionados LetsFetz PS: Still standing by for feedback from JTL regarding prices and availability - will advise. Last edited by LetsFetz; June 21, 2002 at 04:56 AM.

June 21, 2002, 04:58 AM	#2
LetsFetz Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2002 Location: Africa Posts: 341	Feedback ... spoke to JTL today (e-mail) ... info is on the way ... snail-mail though ... ... will get back to you ... cheers and beers LetsFetz

June 25, 2002, 11:44 AM	#5
LetsFetz Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2002 Location: Africa Posts: 341	Snailmail's arrived ... not used to stuff arriving that fast in Africa ... anyway, guess what Sam - the pics ARE in German ... so bear with me on the translation part and forgive me any 'errs' ... JTL-E pic as per first post ... SOME of the specs not on the web site: • trigger mechanic with roller-bushing-thingy for smooth and friction free trigger pull ... rollers exchangable (soft, medium, hard) ... trigger externaly adjustable from 1000 to 2000g in SA mode and 4000 to 6000g in DA mode. • front and rear sight "one-click" exchangable ... selfcentering/adjusting??? ... fine tuning by means of 12gauge micrometer thingy ... vertical and horizontal ...adapter for other sight systems • fully adjustable trigger stop with some new generation contour-pinny-thang • Nill grips (not nil grips!) • fixed caliber only - available in: .22, .357MAG, .38SP, .44MAG, .454 Casull, 45 Colt • from 2.800,- Euro (i.e. .38SP) to 4.200,- (454 Casull - 10" barrel) JTL-S convertible specs as JTL-E plus: • one body - all calibers • change barrels and drums and/or barrels only (of diff. length - 4" to 10") within seconds ... no tools required ... • .22LR >>> .38SP >>> .357MAG >>> 44MAG >>> 45WIN MAG >>> 45 Long Colt >>> .454 Casull • Basic body in either caliber: from 3.200,- (.38SP) to 4.600,- (454 Casull - 10") • combi-pack - 3 calibers (.357, 44MAG, .454 Casull) - 6" barrel: 6.800,- Euro • conversion systems from 1.100,- (.357MAG - 4") to 2.000,- (.454 Casull - 10") • barrells only: 570,- (.357 - 4") to 1.480,- (.454 - 10") ... alles precision engineered und gepasst und tempered und automatisch und nix für den rubbernecken und fingerprocken sein schnitzelklopfen ... ... loads of parts and accessories ... you can even have a copy of your trigger and/or hammer made from brass and cast in glass for your desk ... need more specs? ... shout - and I'll try and give them to you ... really cheers and beers LetsFetz

June 21, 2002, 11:25 AM	#3
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	What a neat tidbit of information. Will the pictures be in German ? Or just the text ? Sam............oops, feathered the wrong one.

June 21, 2002, 12:57 PM	#4
LetsFetz Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2002 Location: Africa Posts: 341	... rumours have it: "zat ze zing is actually made von Schokolade - ja? - and not in Germany but in Switzerland - jawohl"! ... but hey, dipped into, and consumed together with loads of Irish Coffee, it should still bang big time ... cheers and beers LetsFetz

June 25, 2002, 10:04 PM	#6
Justin Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,641	2,800 Euros, eh? I did a currency conversion, and that comes out to $2,762.50! And that's just for the introductory model!? That is most assuredly a rich-man's weapon. Guess I need to get rich.

June 25, 2002, 10:14 PM	#7
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	LetsFetz.....that was a lot of work......thank you Sir. Caliban....but a bargain indeed compared to Korth prices. Sam....

June 25, 2002, 10:44 PM	#8
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	Too bad we can't get them here. I may have to re-up, spend several years in Germany and PCS back to CONUS with one.