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After the Polish defeat in 1939, the Germans took over the Radom Armory and continued production of the Vis under the new name of 9 mm Pistole 645(p), which was for some reason often rendered as P 35(p) (the suffix “p” means “polnische”) (the German pistols of the first series had inscriptions VIS Mod.35 and P.35 (p) on the left side). 22 LR variant also existed, but no details are known, and its series was not produced in great numbers. 45 ACP version, with 7 round magazine, but they were not produced in greater series. There was also a small information series of. Before the Invasion of Poland, approximately 49,400 (out of 90,000 ordered) were delivered to the army. By mid-1938, it was introduced to the armored and air forces. Successively, other units were to be equipped, and by 1942 all other handguns were scheduled to be withdrawn from service. Production started in the state armory Fabryka Broni in Radom in late 1935, and the following year it was introduced as the standard weapon of Polish infantry and cavalry officers. The Vis was generally regarded as one of the best military pistols of that period. The tests proved that the handgun was very accurate and stable (due to its size and mass, most stresses are absorbed and not passed on the shooter) while at the same time remaining reliable after firing more than 6,000 rounds. Initially it was named WiS (an acronym of the Polish designers’ names) later the name was changed to Vis, meaning “force” in Latin, with the wz. On the right side grip cover, the pistol had letters VIS in a triangle, on the left side-FB (for Fabryka Broni-”Arms Factory”) The handgun was prepared in late 1930, and at the beginning of 1931 the first pistols were ready for testing. Its characteristic feature was a triangular grip shape, wider at the bottom, offering good ergonomics and firm grip.
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It differs from M1911A1 also in other details. Unlike M1911, the barrel was not cammed by a link, but by a ledge of sorts, which contacts a portion of the barrel and forces it down as it is moved rearward with the slide by the recoil force, similarly as in Browning’s FN Hi-Power pistol and Spanish Ruby 0.45 ACP. The design was generally based on American firearms inventor John Browning’s Colt M1911A1, operating on the short-recoil principle, with the barrel being cammed down and away from the locking lugs in the slide. Considered by many to be one of the finest handguns ever produced, it is highly prized among collectors of firearms. Wikipedia: Originally designed by Piotr Wilniewczyc and Jan Skrzypinski in 1930 at the Fabryka Broni (Arms Factory) in Radom under Director Kazimierz Oldakowski, it was adopted in 1935 as the standard handgun of the Polish Army. Our Assessment: This is an early and high quality Radom. The magazines rate in about Excellent condition and the holster in about Very Good. The leather is very soft and the stitching is sound.
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We did not fire this handgun.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: An unmarked black military style flap holster and 2 original magazines are included. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition. The markings are crisp, except for the proofs on the trigger guard bows. The screw heads are only slightly marked.
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The edges are sharp and the surfaces are true, this is a very sharp Radom. There is some holster wear at the muzzle. There is one more freckle on the right side of the frame. There is edge wear here and scattered surface freckling. The only mentionable wear on this pistol is on the right side of the slide. Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 93% of its metal finish. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very little wear whatsoever on these panels and the screws even show fire blue. The checkering is very sharp and these panels show no splits or cracks. There is a “FB” on the left panel and a “VIS” on the right. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered plastic. Sights / Optics: The front sight is part of the rib. There is an “E” is the stock slot cut-out. “882” is on the left side of the barrel lug. There are characters and “34883” on the underside of the slide. There is a “D / 2” in an oval on the left trigger guard bow and another proof mark on the left side of the slide at the safety. The right side of the frame is marked “34883”. Markings: There are a number of light proof marks on the right side of the trigger guard and trigger. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Foreign Military ArmsĪction Type: Single Action Semi Auto with Removable Magazine