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LOT 1382
Exceptional World War II German Occupation
Production Polish Radom VIS-35/P.35(p) Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Holster - Serial no. J9339, 9
mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured c. 1939-1945 after Poland fell to and was occupied by German
forces, with the Radom factory continuing production of the VIS-35 pistol after the occupation as a
secondary sidearm for the Wehrmacht, referred to by the Germans as the “P.35(p)”. While not as finely
fitted and finished as the pre-occupation production pistols, this example displays early occupation
production features, including a retained takedown catch and blued finish, that were eliminated in subsequent
production. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, “F.B. RADOM VIS Mod.35.Pat.Nr15567” on the left side of the
slide with “”P.35(p.)”” stamped underneath and followed by small “eagle/(swastika)” and “eagle/625” proofs, “eagle/WaA77”
proofs stamped on the left sides of the frame and slide, along with the “J” prefix serial number and an “eagle/77” proof on
the right side of the frame. Matching serial numbers on the frame, interior of the slide, and on the barrel lug. Fitted with
a pair of checkered black plastic grips, with “triangle/FB” logo on the left panel and “triangle/VIS” logo on the right panel,
and a blued magazine with an “eagle/189” proof on the base. Includes a brown leather flap holster, faintly marked with
“bnz”, “P35”, and “eagle/(swastika)” green ink stamps on the interior of the flap, and an extra blued magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with some minor holster edge wear, attractive plum/
brown coloration, along with clear markings and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with
some light creasing and supple leather.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1381
Excellent World War I Imperial German
“1915” Date DWM Model 1914 Military
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine - Serial no. 6329i, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl.,
blue/straw finish, checkered walnut grips. Manufactured in 1915. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights,
the “1915” date marked on top of the barrel extension, the “DWM” monogram marked on top of the toggle link, “crown/
Gothic letter” military proofs on the right side of the barrel extension, and imperial eagle firing proofs on the barrel, barrel,
extension, and breech block. Matching serial numbers on the frame, barrel, and barrel extension, along with matching “29”
partial serial numbers visible on small parts. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips with matching partial serial numbers
stamped on the interiors and a nickel finished magazine with a matching numbered walnut base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% original blue finish and 75% original straw colors
with some minor holster pattern edge wear, a few minor spots of thinning with
some smooth grey and brown patinas, some minor freckling, some silvering on the
straw colored parts, along with very strong and bright marking and proofs. The grips are
also excellent with some minor compression wear in the crisp checkering. Mechanically
excellent. Overall a very attractive example of a World War I era Imperial German “1915”
dated DWM Model 1914 Military Luger pistol!
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1383
Superb and Rare Plum Finish
World War II German Commercial
Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Holster - Serial no. 357452k, 7.65 mm
auto cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic
grips. Manufactured c. 1941. This excellent World War II
Walther PPK features the rarely encountered “plum” red hue
appearance to its factory blue finish. Fixed blade and notch
sights, “WALTHER” banner followed by the two-line address and
caliber marking on the left side of the slide, matching serial numbers on the right
side of the slide and frame, commercial “eagle/N” proofs on the barrel, and slide, 60 degree decocking safety, serrated ring hammer,
and lanyard loop on the butt. Includes one-piece checkered Walther banner grips and post war extension magazine. With “D.R.G.M.”
marked Akah leather holster with very faint “Walther P.P.K.” ink stamp under flap.
CONDITION: Excellent with 97% plus bright original high polish plum blue finish some light traces of edge wear, and mild handling
marks. The grip is very fine with some small dings slight deterioration. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very fine with some exterior
scuffs, tight stitching, and overall solid construction.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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