F.B. RADOM MODEL 35 SERIES
F.B. RADOM MODEL 35 FREE

Up to 1945, between 312,000 and 380,000 were produced for the German Reich, where they were issued primarily to the SS, the Fallschimjager (paratroopers) and police. After the Polish defeat that same year, the Germans took over the Radom factory and continued production of the gun, assigning it the standardized name of 9 mm Pistole 645(p) which is often referred to as the P 35(p). Early guns were milled in the mainspring housing to accept a shoulder stock that though designed and prototyped, in practise was never issued.Д«efore the 1939 Invasion of Poland (by Nazi Germany), approximately 49,400 (out of 90,000 ordered) were delivered to Polish forces.

F.B. RADOM MODEL 35 SERIES

The wz designation being used with all Polish arms, standing for wzГіr (model).ДЄt the time, the VIS was generally regarded as one of the best military pistols available when series production started at the State Armory in Radom in late 1935, while the following year it was adopted as the standard weapon of Polish infantry and cavalry officers. Originally referred to as the WiS (an acronym of the Polish designers' names), the pistol was renamed VIS, meaning 'power' in Latin. 35 VIS was first tested in 1931 in Poland. Originally referred to as the WiS (an acronym of the Polish designers' names), the pistol was renamed VIS, meaning 'power' in Latin.Д«orrowing design characteristics and features of pistols designed by John Browning and Dieudonne Saive such as the M1911 and the Hi-power, the Radom wz.

Borrowing design characteristics and features of pistols designed by John Browning and Dieudonne Saive such as the M1911 and the Hi-power, the Radom wz. The grips have 'VIS' molded into the right grip and 'FB' into the left. This pistol has the polished satin blue finish and checkered black plastic grips. These early pistols can be distinguished by the Polish Eagle and the date of manufacture on the side of the slide. This is an exceptional example of a scarce prewar Polish Eagle Radom VIS-35 pistol with holster that was manufactured in 1939. While many praise their aesthetics, ergonomics.

35, as they are known in Poland, their country of origin, are currently enjoying a surge in popularity among collectors. Note: Pics of rifle provided courtesy of member 'Claven2'. (16 picture virtual tour) Observations: (by 'Claven2')

F.B. RADOM MODEL 35 FREE

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