Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Italian made semi-auto pistol with a well known design today for a penny start auction, this is the Tanfoglio EAA Corp. (European American Armory Corp.) Witness!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Tanfoglio/EAA Corp. (European American Armory Corp.)
Model: Witness
Serial: EA09298
Date of Manufacture: 2000 (According to "BN" Date Code)
Caliber: .40 S&W
Finish: Wonder
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Red Dot Post Front with White 2-Dot Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Textured Neoprene with "Tanfoglio" on the Left Panel
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The story goes, when the CZ-75 was introduced the design was deemed “secret” by the Soviet Union, so the designers were unable to secure a patent on the design in turn replicas were made by a numerous companies across Europe. One of those replicas was the Tanfoglio Force and it quickly gained a very good reputation commercially. So much so, Tanfoglio produced a handful of variants. And circa 1999, the line was imported to the United States by the European American Armory Corporation and marketed under the name “Witness.”
Now it’s the EAA’s bread and butter. Besides the popular 9mm variety, EAA Witness pistols also come chambered in 10mm, .45, .38 Super, .40 S&W, and even a .22 Kadet model. All the EAA Witness models are based on the same frame, interestingly enough. Kind of a “one size fits all” type deal. And “yes” they can all be converted to fit the different calibers.
The pistols are all-steel, making them more desirable for those of you who enjoy traditional designs like the Browning Hi-Power or a M1911-platform. And where features like the safety and slide stop/release are in the same places. The Witness also has a pretty significant beaver-tail, allowing users to hold the gun higher without fear of getting bit by the slide.
Like the CZ pistols, the slide rides inside the frame on full-length guides, adding to the gun’s accuracy and longevity while also giving it a much lower profile. Furthermore, the EAA Witness features a rounded hammer that can be half-cocked, just like the CZ. Unlike the CZ, the safety can be operated with the hammer in any position, preventing it from moving anywhere. Because the pistols were designed using the CZ as a platform, they are very ergonomic and streamlined. Anyone who has ever shot a CZ-75 knows how comfortable it feels in the hands.
Similar to the CZ, the EAA Witness can be fired in double or single-action mode. The trigger, especially set in double-action, breaks at a very heavy 13 pounds, but it’s a pretty smooth operator. In single-action, it breaks at a much more acceptable five pounds. Where the Witness differs from the CZ is it features a slightly lower-profile rear sight. The trigger is black, which is a nice contrast to the light-colored frame and slide. EAA calls it a “Wonder Finish,” which is just the name for its proprietary heat-treated, stainless steel finish.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory matching Tanfoglio case, papers, total of 2 magazines and tools 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: Witness
Serial: EA09298
Date of Manufacture: 2000 (According to "BN" Date Code)
Caliber: .40 S&W
Finish: Wonder
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Red Dot Post Front with White 2-Dot Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Textured Neoprene with "Tanfoglio" on the Left Panel
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The EAA Witness line of pistols is interesting because it is a virtual copy of the ever-popular CZ-75 pistol. The design isn’t just strikingly similar – it’s a clone!
The story goes, when the CZ-75 was introduced the design was deemed “secret” by the Soviet Union, so the designers were unable to secure a patent on the design in turn replicas were made by a numerous companies across Europe. One of those replicas was the Tanfoglio Force and it quickly gained a very good reputation commercially. So much so, Tanfoglio produced a handful of variants. And circa 1999, the line was imported to the United States by the European American Armory Corporation and marketed under the name “Witness.”
Now it’s the EAA’s bread and butter. Besides the popular 9mm variety, EAA Witness pistols also come chambered in 10mm, .45, .38 Super, .40 S&W, and even a .22 Kadet model. All the EAA Witness models are based on the same frame, interestingly enough. Kind of a “one size fits all” type deal. And “yes” they can all be converted to fit the different calibers.
The pistols are all-steel, making them more desirable for those of you who enjoy traditional designs like the Browning Hi-Power or a M1911-platform. And where features like the safety and slide stop/release are in the same places. The Witness also has a pretty significant beaver-tail, allowing users to hold the gun higher without fear of getting bit by the slide.
Like the CZ pistols, the slide rides inside the frame on full-length guides, adding to the gun’s accuracy and longevity while also giving it a much lower profile. Furthermore, the EAA Witness features a rounded hammer that can be half-cocked, just like the CZ. Unlike the CZ, the safety can be operated with the hammer in any position, preventing it from moving anywhere. Because the pistols were designed using the CZ as a platform, they are very ergonomic and streamlined. Anyone who has ever shot a CZ-75 knows how comfortable it feels in the hands.
Similar to the CZ, the EAA Witness can be fired in double or single-action mode. The trigger, especially set in double-action, breaks at a very heavy 13 pounds, but it’s a pretty smooth operator. In single-action, it breaks at a much more acceptable five pounds. Where the Witness differs from the CZ is it features a slightly lower-profile rear sight. The trigger is black, which is a nice contrast to the light-colored frame and slide. EAA calls it a “Wonder Finish,” which is just the name for its proprietary heat-treated, stainless steel finish.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory matching Tanfoglio case, papers, total of 2 magazines and tools 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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