Pre-WWII Radom VIS Cost

eocoolj · Dec 1, 2014

Hello All:

I have become very interested in the Radom VIS handgun recently, and have begun looking for one. I have thus far been unable to find a pre-WWII, non-Nazi proof marked one, and I'm looking for some insight from you guys of exactly how much these guns are worth in good condition? And other than gunbroker do you know of any sources to find them? Are these guns in the realm of the serious collectors who pay the big bucks, or do I stand a chance of getting on that I can shoot for less than I paid for my first car?

jonnyc · Dec 1, 2014

They do show up periodically, so if you're willing to spend a bit you can get one. Expect to pay in the range of $3500-$4500.

AustinTX · Dec 1, 2014

If you require matching frame, barrel, and slide, you'll likely pay north of $3K even for one in fairly rough shape. The closer to 1935, the more expensive, of course. If something isn't original to the gun, if the gun has been reconditioned/refinished, etc., you should probably expect to pay $2-2.5K on the low end and possibly quite a bit more, depending upon the details.

tark · Dec 3, 2014

The pre war, early guns are quite pricey, and deservedly so. Their quality was outstanding. Finding a Nazi marked gun raises the price a lot, and the prices I see in the posts above are quite accurate. Be prepared to put out the bucks if you find a good one.

I remember one selling last year at a Rock Island Auction Company auction for 3000+

eocoolj · Dec 3, 2014

Thanks for the info all, sounds like it will probably be out of my price range. FYI tark I have found the Nazi marked ones to be by-far the most common, and thats not really what I want to buy.

Jim K · Dec 3, 2014

Since the Germans took over the factory when they invaded Poland, some early Polish eagle guns will have Nazi eagle acceptance stamps. Those should be considered if one is found, since they are pre-war guns.

There are also a very few pre-production guns floating around, with prices at or over ten thousand. They are a bit different from the production guns, and the "Holy Grail" of Radom collecting.

Jim

eocoolj · Dec 3, 2014

Is anyone familiar enough with the history of these guns to know exactly what conditions these nazi proof ones were produced under? I am of Polish heritage, and the reason I dont want a Nazi proof marked gun is I am envisioning the Germans essentially turning all the Polish factory workers into slaves for the duration of the war. Is this accurate?

I want something that represents the best handgun Poland ever made, not a reminder of someone working with a gun to their head.

AustinTX · Dec 4, 2014

eocoolj said:
Is anyone familiar enough with the history of these guns to know exactly what conditions these nazi proof ones were produced under? I am of Polish heritage, and the reason I dont want a Nazi proof marked gun is I am envisioning the Germans essentially turning all the Polish factory workers into slaves for the duration of the war. Is this accurate?

I want something that represents the best handgun Poland ever made, not a reminder of someone working with a gun to their head.

You definitely want a pre-war model, in that case. Your imagining of production conditions after the Nazis took control of the factory is accurate.

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