Polish Radom VIS 35 Info

[17dburke]

Looking to learn more about this Polish Radom VIS 35. The left side of the slide features a WaA 77 and "F.B. RADOM VIS Mod. 35 Pat. Nr. 15567" with a firing proof and a waffenamt that I cannot make out. Possibly 825? Maybe 625? The right side of frame reads: SN: L9609 WaA 77. Please CLICK HERE for photos to reference (file size is too big for forum). The seller is asking $1,000, is this reasonable? Thank you and I look forward to learning as always!

 

[krukster86]

For me, $1k is a bit higher than I would like to pay for a run of the mill Type II, but the value of these pistols have gone way up. It appears to be in decent condition. I would check to see if the barrel and slide (serial number is stamped near the firing pin channel, hidden from view when assembled) are matching. I would try and see if you would be able to negotiate for a lower price, like $800, and settle for $850/900 max?

 

[17dburke]

For me, $1k is a bit higher than I would like to pay for a run of the mill Type II, but the value of these pistols have gone way up. It appears to be in decent condition. I would check to see if the barrel and slide (serial number is stamped near the firing pin channel, hidden from view when assembled) are matching. I would try and see if you would be able to negotiate for a lower price, like $800, and settle for $850/900 max?

I was planning on reaching out to you directly on Reddit this evening, but dinner plans had me distracted. As always I'm thankful for your knowledge on all things Polish.

 

[bolas]

SN: L9609, so it was made around Feb-March 1943

 

[Fulton bulldog]

Also check and make sure it has an original magazine in it. It should have 2 pins.in bottom of mag plus waffenamt on most. Original magazine is 150 to 250.dollars .

 

[krukster86]

Also check and make sure it has an original magazine in it. It should have 2 pins.in bottom of mag plus waffenamt on most. Original magazine is 150 to 250.dollars .

I don't have William York's book in front of me, so I may be mistaken, but from what I vaguely recall, Waffenamt on the magazine bottom means it was made by the Steyr satellite plant in Warsaw. Magazines produced without a waffenamt were made at FB Radom.