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LOT 1377
Excellent World War II Era 1939 Dated Radom VIS-35 “Polish
Eagle” Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster and Two Extra Magazines - Serial
no. 34545, 9 mm cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured in 1939, the VIS-35 Pistol was the standard sidearm of Poland
and following the invasion and occupation in September 1939, it became a
secondary arm for the Wehrmacht. The pre-Occupation pistols show a level
of fit and finish not seen on the ones produced for the Germans, and bear
the Polish Eagle on the left side of the slide between the model, date and
patent markings. Fixed sights with “F.B. RADOM/1939r.” and “VIS-wz.35/pat.
Nr.15567” on the left side of the slide, numerous small proofs on both sides
of the trigger guard. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide,
extractor, and barrel. Equipped with a takedown catch and a slotted back
strap for mounting a stock, both features eliminated during the occupation,
and fitted with a pair of checkered grips marked “FB” and “VIS” on the left
and right side, respectively. Included with the lot is an unmarked brown
leather Polish pattern military holster, two extra magazines (all three magazines have
Polish inspection stamps on the underside of the toe and no visible Waffenamt stamps), a
cleaning rod, and a modern hard case internally configured to hold the set.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing bright edge wear,
spotting concentrated on the grip frame, and mild wear and handling. The grips are very
fine with minor dings. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with minor scuffs and
staining and some cracking of the straps. One of the magazines is refinished.
Estimate: 13,000 - 18,000