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This pistol is certainly an enigma within the collector field for those of us that collect Polish VIS or Nazi Radom Pistols. Obviously the first and most distinguishing aspect of this pistol as noted is the serial number, which is '00000'. In the manufacturing world this would typically signify an early prototype or preproduction test pistol. Markings: There are a number of light proof marks on the right side of the trigger guard and trigger. The right side of the frame is marked “34883”. The left side of the slide is marked “F. Radom / 1939” / Polish Eagle / “Vis WZ. The first pistols, made before the German takeover, were marked on the left side of the slide with a fairly large Polish eagle. On either side of the eagle are two line markings - F.B.Radom over the date on the left side, and 'VIS-wz 35' over a patent number on the right side. If you don't mind, Mike, I think some of the members here might enjoy an exploded pic (and explanation) of your fine pistol: ViS Model of 1935, mfg. Fabrique Borni (Arsenal, lit. 'arms factory'), Radom, circa 1941/3.
Vis Radom Pistol Serial Numbers Chart
Hello and welcome to the forum.
Based on a quick glance over my lunch break this appears to be an early ‘occupation’ pistol dating from mid 1940, prior to the introduction alphanumeric serial numbering introduced by the Germans after the initial production run.
There’s no doubt that this pistol has been refinished and also resurfaced as some of the normally sharper finished edges appear rounded in the pictures. My bet is the slide markings have been ground off prior to re-bluing.
The serial numbers are not pre-war. The slide has had a second set of serial numbers added for some reason, possibly suggesting that the slide originated on another Vis -? The original slide serial number should be stamped onto the underside of the slide, and only visible when removed from the frame.
All in all a strange Vis. No surprise that it still operates well. These workhorses took a much worse abuse and still fired faithfully. I’ll look it over more closely when back home this evening.
Regards,
Tony