Janz (revolvers)


Janz is a line of premium, low volume revolvers manufactured by Janz-Präzisionstechnik GmbH, of Bad Malente, Holstein, Germany.

History

Janz-Präzisionstechnik GmbH originally produced a number of parts for the company Korth-Ratzeburg. In the 1990s Korth was bankrupt and production ceased, prompting Janz to start manufacturing revolvers under their own brand in 1997, utilizing frames and parts produced for Korth.

Current products

Revolver

  • EM frame - Small frame in calibers from.22 lr to.44 MAG with barrel lengths from 2 1/2 inches to 12 inches. Available with a quick change system.
  • E frame - Medium framed from.22 lr to.454 Casull with barrel lengths from 2 1/2 inches to 12 inches. Available with a quick change system.
  • MA frame - Large frame in.460 and.500 S+W with barrel lengths from 4" to 12"
  • Type S and EM-S Medium and Small frames with a common frame which can use various interchangeable barrels and various caliber cylinders.
  • Sport revolvers, in either.357 or.44 magnum, equipped with adjustable sights.

Semiautomatics

Janz also produces a 9 mm semiautomatic as the Janz-Schuknecht Pistole.