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Iconic Single Digit Serial Numbered World War II Semi-Automatic Pistols
LOT 3358
Unique Serial Number D0001 World War II German Occupation Radom Vis 35 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster - Serial no. D0001, 9 mm para cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Originally the main sidearm of Poland’s military, the VIS 35 was rebranded the P35(p) and pressed into service by the Germans following their invasion and occupation of Poland. Fixed sights with the one-line Radom model marking, “eagle/623”, “eagle/77” and “WaA77” proof stamps, back strap cut for shoulder stock, and checkered FB/VIS grips. Includes an unmarked black leather holster (for FN High-Power with “Adamo 33692323” hand marked inside the flap. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, most noticeably on the grip straps. The grips are excellent with a few scattered very light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Supica Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
SERIAL NUMBER D0001
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SERIAL NUMBER 4
LOT 3359
Unique Single Digit “Number 4” World
War II Canadian Inglis No. 2 Mk. I*
High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Holster - Serial no. 4, 9 mm para cal., 4 3/4
inch round bbl., parkerized finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured c. early-1944, this is a unique single
digit serial number Browning patent Inglis No. 2
Mk. I*, which was devised as a wartime expedient
version of the original Chinese contract Inglis High Power pistol, lacking the tangent sight and shoulder stock slot. This pistol may have been a
“lunch-box gun” that was stamped “4” as the marking is not consistent
with factory serial numbers. The left side of the slide has the standard model, Browning, and Inglis markings and there are Canadian military proofs on various parts on the right. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, and checkered plastic grips. Includes a “1945” dated canvas holster and a lanyard.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the arsenal applied parkerized finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on edges in the form of holster wear, and some scattered light dings/ handling marks. The grips are fine with some scattered minor handling marks and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500