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LOT 3472
Excellent Pre-World War II Polish “1938r” Dated Radom VIS-35 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 25217, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered plastic grips. Manufactured
c. 1938. The VIS-35 semi-automatic pistol was the standard sidearm of the Polish military prior to the
German invasion, and following the occupation of Poland in September 1939 became a secondary arm for the
Wehrmacht. These pre-occupation pistols display a level of fit and finish not 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.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with
minor edge and cycling wear, some a spot of thinning visible
on the front gripstrap with some limited grey patina visible, and
minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some
minor handling wear in the otherwise crisp grip checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3473
Rare Documented Third
Variation SS Contract Walther
PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Matching Magazine and Holster,
as Recorded in “SS Contract Walther PP/PPK
Contract Variations and Serial Numbers” by Thomas
Whiteman - Serial no. 206439K, 7.65 mm auto cal., 3 1/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. At the time one of the gold standards for
compact personal defensive pistols, the Walther PPK was widely adopted by
military, paramilitary, police and political organizations throughout 1930s/1940s
Germany, including the Allegemeine SS and it’s subordinate organizations. This
particular PPK is configured following the “First Contract, Third Variation” as defined
in “SS Contract Walther PP/PPK Contract Variations and Serial Numbers” by Thomas
Whiteman, and is documented by serial number on page 45 of that book; the listing notes
one matching magazine, which is still present. The chief defining feature of the Third Variation
is the use of a “K under number” serial number pattern (abnormal for the PPK as a whole) and
an external slide number (not abnormal for the PPK in total, but unusual for the period), with total
production in the First Contract estimated at 2000, with 50 known to the American market . Fixed sights,
with the standard markings on the left side of the slide, matching external slide and frame numbers in the
aforementioned pattern, matching internal hand-scribed number on the slide, “crown/N” proofs on the slide,
muzzle and chamber hood, 60 degree safety, checkered brown plastic grip, and a blued steel
magazine with a flat steel baseplate, numbered on the spine “206439/1K”. Included with the
lot is a black leather Albrecht Kind “Akah” holster and a signed copy of Whiteman’s book.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing a small amount of pitting
on the frontstrap and left side of the slide, wear along the high edges, and light handling marks. A few
nicks and dings are present on the left side of the magazine well, with some bending of the lanyard loop
and magazine floorplate. The grip is good, with some warpage and a hairline crack visible on the bottom.
Mechanically excellent. Holster is very good.
Provenance: The Thomas Whiteman Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
Listed by serial number in the book SS
Contract Walther PP/PPK Contract
Variations and Serial Numbers by Whiteman