DESCRIPTION: A prototype of Polish Radom VIS wz.1935 semi automatic pistol. The pistol was manufactured at the Radom factory in Poland in the early 1930-s. Very low, two digit serial number: 45. The pistol was manufactured without the Radom factory legend on the on the left side of the slide. The left side of the trigger displays a Polish Eagle (please, see pictures). Several Radom factory production markings are stamped on both side of the trigger guard and on the trigger. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the frame and on the slide. The barrel displays a number, "20" (this could be either a serial number, or a production number). No serial numbers are stamped on the remaining parts of the pistol, which is correct for this model. The serial numbers are factory original and were not restamped. The slide and barrel displays several Radom factory production markings (please, see pictures). The machining and polishing of the frame, slide and barrel is different from the later production VIS pistols. The internal mechanism of the pistol seems to be the same as in later production pistols. The magazine displays a typical Radom factory Greek letters and some other symbols and numbers. Original Polish pre-war black grips. Three levers. Cut for shoulder stock. Grip safety. Complete with a lanyard loop. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! This pistol comes from my personal collection of Polish military firearms. CONDITION: Excellent. 90% of crisp, original blue finish is still remaining on metal. The balance is in white. The blue is worn mainly on the front and rear part of the hilt (this may indicate that the pistol was used for a very long firing test). All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition, with no obvious wear. Black plastic grips are in excellent condition with only minor handling marks. Very crisp action. Mechanically, the pistol is in excellent condition. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. All original condition. Museum-quality prototype of Polish VIS wz.1935 pistol! Serial# 45. (Ref. "Polskie Konstrukcje Broni Strzeleckiej" by Z. Gwozdz and P. Zarzycki, pp.78-85; also in "The Vis Pistol" by Robert J. Berger, pp.9-12)
Pistol comes from my brother's collection - FFL or C&R only!!!
