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LOT 1403
Excellent and Desirable Pre-World War II Polish “1938r”
Dated Radom VIS-35 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
and Accessories - Serial no. 25637, 9 mm cal., 4 3/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured c. 1938. The VIS-
35 semi-automatic pistol was the standard sidearm of Poland
prior to the German invasion, and following the occupation
of Poland in September 1939 became a secondary arm for the
German Wehrmacht. These pre-occupation pistols display a level
of fit and finish not readily found in the majority produced for the
Germans, and bear the “Polish eagle” on the left side of the slide between
the model, date, and patent markings. Features fixed blade front and notch rear
sights, “F.B. RADOM/1938r.” and “VIS-wz.35/pat.Nr.15567” on the left side of the slide,
numerous small proofs on both sides of the trigger guard, a takedown catch, and a slotted
back strap. Matching serial numbers on the frame, interior of the slide, and a partial on the rear of
the barrel lug. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips marked “FB” and “VIS” on the left and right sides
respectively and a blued magazine with some small Polish proofs. Includes a brown leather flap holster marked
with “Polish eagle/W.P.” in black ink on the interior, two extra blued magazine with some small Polish proofs, a brass
cleaning rod, and a braided leather lanyard.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with scattered minor edge wear, some minor thinning on the grip
straps with some visible grey patina, and scattered minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling wear in the
otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is very fine.
Estimate: 13,000 - 17,000
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