Polish perfection. VIS 35 type III "D" block 1943. Nazi waffenamts

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John

Another nice old gun, looks like a blast to shoot. Did you just buy it? Heard the guns made in there were good quality till the Germans took over. Larry

I've owned this one for several years. I'm now in the market for a Type I or II, three lever (circa 1940ish ). The VIS35 ( Radom) is considered to be one of the best 9mm ever made ( along with the Hi-Power); certainly one of the best of WWII. The lack of a polished exterior finish and deletion of the "third" lever ( for take down) were results of the Nazis realizing (by about late 1941) they had to pump these things out of the FB factory in Radom , Poland as fast as possible. However, mechanically, they remained top notch. The VIS35 was made between 1935 and early 1945, and have increased in price substantially as collectors have been educated more about this fine piece. I'm not new to this forum but because of major computer issues had to re-register. So I'm aware that forum member PALADIN85020 is a real expert and has authored a great thread ( 3-10-2012) about this pistol

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John

Nice Radom! I have Dads, which was a bring back from WWII, also nazi marked. Unfortunately it was left in a wet environment and practically destroyed.

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Even older, even crankier....

I'm sitting here eating my Pierogis, Kapusta and bumba of Stroh's thinking, dang, that's a very nice Radom.

I think the Polish Eagle model is most desirable. The Germans
dropped fit an finish when they took over.

Congratulations as that looks great and is a shooter.

Radoms have always been a favorite. Here's a Type 1 C block. I would like to have a Polish Eagle but unless I find one on the cheap I'll have to keep wanting.

Yes. The pre-Nazi Polish Eagle VIS35 is the holy grail

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John

Really nice ! And compared with the photo of the Type III illustrates the decline in finish ( and deletion of the take down lever) as the war progressed and began looking bleak for the Germans

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John

I read article that said, surrendering Pole officers would hand German pistol flat in hand, cocked, flip safety off and gun would
fire. This may be a wives tale, I forget were I read that. I have
had several Radoms, but all have been last ditch models. In
60s, pistols like Radom, Lahti, and even P-38 were not sought
after. The Luger was king. For that matter even a 1911 didn't
bring much. I can remember being at gun shop with my old
man in late 50s. There were so many guys wanting to trade
Pistols that they brought home from WW2, that made prices
soft. The lesser known, 1st generation autos were hard to give
away. There were always exceptions, but most WW2 pistols
didnt start bringing any money until early 70s. At this point in
time you could by a new 1911 for $100.