Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this collectible WWII era semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Fabryka Broni (Arms Factory), in Radom, Poland VIZ P.35 Type III (2 Lever & No Slot)!
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The VIZ P.35 Type III (2 Lever & No Slot) were serialized 1/Z1001-2/H8900, this example holds serial number Z3363! This example also features rarely seen Pressed Checkered VIS/FB Wood Grips!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Fabryka Broni (Arms Factory), in Radom, Poland
Model: VIZ P.35 Type III (2 Lever & No Slot)
Serial: Z3363
Date of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: 9mm Para
Finish: Salt Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with V-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Pressed Checkered VIS/FB Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is marked “F. B. RADOM VIS Mod.35. Pat. Nr.15567" with eagle over “WaA77” waffenamt and eagle over “623” waffenamt. The left of the frame has an eagle over “WaA77” waffenamt.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1925 an arms factory was set up at Radom in Central Poland to produce Mauser-style rifles. Five years later, it was decided to build a proprietary service sidearm, and all of the currently available arms were tested with the goal of adopting one—or of developing a pistol of its own. At the trials held in 1935 one gun came out on top: a Browning M1911/Hi-Power variant conceived by designers Piotr Wilniewczvy and Jan Skrzpinski. Undoubtedly nationalism played something of a part in the final decision, but the fact remained that the gun really turned out to be world-class.
The 9 mm Luger Vis 35 was one of the highest-quality military pistols made before World War II. The materials used were the best, and the fit and finish were commercial-grade. Early guns were marked on the left side of the slide, “F.B. RADOM,” (Fabryka Broni Radom) surrounding the date of manufacture (1936-39) and “VIS-wz.[model] 35/Pat. Nr 15567.” A Polish national eagle emblem divided the two markings. The brown checkered plastic stocks were emblazoned with the large initials “FB” on the left panel and “VIS” on the right.”
When Germany defeated Poland in 1939, the Germans captured the Radom factory and turned its capabilities toward supplying arms for the German Army. The Vis 35 was renamed the “P.35(p)”—“Pistole 35 (polnisch”). Thousands were made at Radom, some with barrels made by Steyr in Austria, as German officials feared that if all the parts were made in Poland, complete guns would be smuggled to partisans. Eventually entire pistols were assembled at Steyr.
Collectors separate Vis 35s into several categories. First is the pure Polish Eagle models made before World War II. Next are the German Army-capture Polish Eagles, which still exhibit the national motif but also have German waffenampt marks. Finally, the P.35(p) has three variants: Type I has all three levers (hammer drop, takedown and slide stop) and the shoulder stock grip slot. Type II has all three levers but no stock slot, and Type III has only two levers (takedown and hammer drop) and no slot.
This example featured is a WWII Era P.35 Type III (2 Lever & No Slot). These pistols were valued by the Germans and towards the end of the war issued to German paratroopers. Largely based on John Browning’s Hi-Power and using 9mm, the Vis is highly prized by collectors.
Contents:
This example will ship with a genuine leather holster and a total of 2 magazines seen pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: VIZ P.35 Type III (2 Lever & No Slot)
Serial: Z3363
Date of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: 9mm Para
Finish: Salt Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with V-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Pressed Checkered VIS/FB Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is marked “F. B. RADOM VIS Mod.35. Pat. Nr.15567" with eagle over “WaA77” waffenamt and eagle over “623” waffenamt. The left of the frame has an eagle over “WaA77” waffenamt.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Geography has not been particularly kind to Poland. Being sandwiched between Germany and Russia, one of the first things The Second Polish Republic did after being guaranteed sovereignty following World War I was to get its military on a sound footing.
In 1925 an arms factory was set up at Radom in Central Poland to produce Mauser-style rifles. Five years later, it was decided to build a proprietary service sidearm, and all of the currently available arms were tested with the goal of adopting one—or of developing a pistol of its own. At the trials held in 1935 one gun came out on top: a Browning M1911/Hi-Power variant conceived by designers Piotr Wilniewczvy and Jan Skrzpinski. Undoubtedly nationalism played something of a part in the final decision, but the fact remained that the gun really turned out to be world-class.
The 9 mm Luger Vis 35 was one of the highest-quality military pistols made before World War II. The materials used were the best, and the fit and finish were commercial-grade. Early guns were marked on the left side of the slide, “F.B. RADOM,” (Fabryka Broni Radom) surrounding the date of manufacture (1936-39) and “VIS-wz.[model] 35/Pat. Nr 15567.” A Polish national eagle emblem divided the two markings. The brown checkered plastic stocks were emblazoned with the large initials “FB” on the left panel and “VIS” on the right.”
When Germany defeated Poland in 1939, the Germans captured the Radom factory and turned its capabilities toward supplying arms for the German Army. The Vis 35 was renamed the “P.35(p)”—“Pistole 35 (polnisch”). Thousands were made at Radom, some with barrels made by Steyr in Austria, as German officials feared that if all the parts were made in Poland, complete guns would be smuggled to partisans. Eventually entire pistols were assembled at Steyr.
Collectors separate Vis 35s into several categories. First is the pure Polish Eagle models made before World War II. Next are the German Army-capture Polish Eagles, which still exhibit the national motif but also have German waffenampt marks. Finally, the P.35(p) has three variants: Type I has all three levers (hammer drop, takedown and slide stop) and the shoulder stock grip slot. Type II has all three levers but no stock slot, and Type III has only two levers (takedown and hammer drop) and no slot.
This example featured is a WWII Era P.35 Type III (2 Lever & No Slot). These pistols were valued by the Germans and towards the end of the war issued to German paratroopers. Largely based on John Browning’s Hi-Power and using 9mm, the Vis is highly prized by collectors.
Contents:
This example will ship with a genuine leather holster and a total of 2 magazines seen pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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