Manufactured in 1938, the VIS-35 Pistol was the standard sidearm of Poland, and following the invasion and occupation in September 1939, it became a secondary arm for the Wehrmacht. The pre-occupation pistols show a level of fit and finish not seen on the ones produced for the Germans and bear the Polish Eagle on the left side of the slide between the model, date and patent markings. Fixed sights with "F.B. RADOM/1938r." and "VIS-wz.35/pat.Nr.15567" on the left side of the slide, and numerous small proofs on both sides of the trigger guard. Matching numbers are present on the frame, underside of the slide, rear of the extractor, and the back of the barrel lug. Equipped with a takedown catch and a slotted back strap for mounting a stock (both features absent from the occupation model) and fitted with a pair of checkered grips marked "FB" and "VIS" on the left and right side, respectively. A replacement brown leather Nazi holster is included.

Excellent, with 90% plus of the original blue finish, showing some mild edge wear, hints of a brown and gray patina on the grip straps, some light scratches around the slide stop, and scattered minor spotting and handling marks. The grips are also excellent, with crisp checkering, and the holster is good with some stains and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.