Guns International #: 102743307
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Guns International #: 102743307
Category - Radom Pistols
- Military Pistols - German
Radom VIS P.35(p.) Type 1 9mm Pistol With Slot in Back Strap of Grip for Shoulder Stock Mfg. in WWII-Occupied Poland by German Army
Description: This pistol was manufactured in the Fabryka Broni (Weapons Factory) near Radom, Poland by Polish workers under strict supervision by the occupying German Army, beginning in mid-World War Two. Poland had been manufacturing the Radom pistol for its army since 1936, but when Poland surrendered to German forces on September 27, 1939, production ceased at the plant. The total number of Radom pistols made by the Germans amounted to about 300,000 pistols, marked with their own proof markings, and issued them to military officers and civilian officials of the Reich. In the beginning, the Polish Eagle was made by Polish workers in Poland. It featured a slot cut into the backstrap to mount a shoulder stock; three levers on the left side of firearm; an eagle on the left side of the slide; and were marked with serial numbers that had no letter prefixes. About 50,000 guns later, the German Army seized the factory and continued manufacturing the Polish Eagle type, which still had the slot and the three levers, but the serial numbers were marked with an alphabertic prefix and no eagle on the slide. We know this model today as the Type 1 Radom. The pistol offered here is one of those that can be designated as a true Type 1 Radom. A few prefixes into production, the first C series to be exact, the slot disappeared, ushering in the Type 2 Radom. At the end of the first Z prefix guns, the 3rd lever was discontinued, which marked the beginning of the Type 3 Radoms. This pistol is in at least good to very good condition with all of the proof markings on the left side, namely: WaA77 on the frame and slide; eagle over 623 on the slide; eagle clutching a globe marked with a swastika in its claws; and marked with the model numbers P.35(p.) below the RADOM address. The only German marking on the right side is supposed to be a WaA77, but not much of it is visible, probably due to holster wear. The serial numbers appear clearly on the right side of the slide, as well as on the barrel lug and the inside of the slide. The wear appears on the right side and is mostly attributable to carry in a holster. The bluing appears to have abouy 85% remaining. Please view the photos, as they are an integral part of the description. Buyer to pay actual cost of shipping and insurance. We can accept payment by USPS money order or bank Cashier's Check only. We offer layawayon most items for a 90-day period, and items that exceed $2,000.00 are offered a 120-day period, either of which begins with our receipt of a non-refundable down payment of 30% of the purchase price. The down payment plus the actual cost of shipping and insurance, as well as a copy of Buyer's selected transfer agent's license must be received by Seller within 10 days of Buyer's email agreement to purchase or the sale will be cancelled and relisted for sale. Remaining payments are at the Buyer's discretion, but the remaining balance due must be paid in full by the end of the 90th or 120th day. All payments, including the down payment, are non-refundable in the event of Buyer's cancellation or non-payment of the full purchase price plus shipping by the end of the end of the 90th or 120th day. There is no return privilege for vintage or collector firearms. As always, it is highly recommended that used firearms be inspected by a qualified gunsmith prior to firing. Please feel free to ask questions. Thanks for looking. Price: $1,995.00 Handgun Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO) Manufacturer: Radom by German Army Model: VIS P.35(p.) Barrel Length: 4.75 inches Condition: Please View Photos Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102743307
Guns International #: 102743307