This Charter Arms Undercover in .38 Special was the very first firearm to ever be made by the company. It features serial number one and it was engraved and gold inlaid by Colt master engraver Al Herbert.
This is one of the earliest, if not the earliest semi-auto AKM to be imported into the U.S. for commercial sale. These rifles were made in Egypt on Soviet tooling and were the primary type used for depicting AKMs in the film Red Dawn. This particular example is in excellent condition, includes a bayonet and has serial number S000001.
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This gun entered the U.S. as part of the first shipment of Uzi Model A Carbines to ever reach our shores. Its serial number is SAO1001 and it includes corresponding documentation to prove when it was imported.
The serial numbers are factory original and were not restamped. The slide and barrel displays several Radom factory production markings (please, see pictures). The machining and polishing of the frame, slide and barrel is different from the later production VIS pistols. The internal mechanism of the pistol seems to be the same as in later.
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. It has also been theorized that this might have been the very first pistol that was produced with the new "dark salt blued" finish, vs. the old "dark rust blued" finish, however there is no definitive rationale to support that theory as this pistol is in immaculate, like new condition and if they were going to use this as a test piece (for finish durability) usually they are in terrible condition. However if we analyze this pistol more, the actual purpose of this pistol seems to point more to the fact that it was probably the very first Polish Radom produced under German (Steyr factory personnel) control which featured the new group two slide markings and new serial range. The characteristics which indicate this are that the pistol falls into an early group two pistol, which is when the Germans introduced the new slide marking and serial numbers, however still retained some of the characteristics of the old group one pistols. This change probably took place sometime in early 1941 after most of the old Polish VIS parts were used up. As noted this slide has the new "single line" German markings of "F.B.RADOM VIS Mod. 35. Pat. Nr. 15567" with no other Nazi model markings or proof marks on the slide, however it still has the old decocking lever on the side. It is correctly serial numbered "00000" on the underside of the slide in the frame slot, indicating they were obviously produced together. The barrel is still in the machined white/bright factory finish and it is not numbered, however it does carry a small "Nazi Eagle" firing proof along with a single "Eagle/623" Waffenamt proof, clearly indicating German/Steyr factory acceptance/oversight. The pistol still has a group one frame with the old stock slot on the back strap, with the new black plastic checkered grips with the same old style "FB" and "VIS" markings inside an inverted triangle on each side. Certainly there is no definitive proof as to what the exact purpose or production place this pistol represents, so it certainly would be worth conducting considerable research on this model within the collector community to establish it exact purpose.
Excellent plus with 99% of the original blued finish with only a hint of blue wear under the decocking lever and the very front edge of the slide. The grip straps and sides of the frame are all in excellent condition. The grips are also in excellent condition with nice distinct and sharp checkering and markings. An exceptionally high condition WWII Nazi Radom pistol with a very unique and one of a kind serial number.
For sale is a FB Radom Vis Model 35 semi-automatic pistol in 9mm. Serial number- G2314. This pistol is in good condition with some dings and scratches on the slide and frame. It comes with the original holster and two magazines. All visible serial numbers on the pistol appear to be matching. The left side of the slide is marked "F.B. RADOM VIS MOD. 35. Pat. Nr.15567/"P35 (p). The serial number is located on the right side of the frame above the trigger. The Nazi army eagle/swastika firing proof and "eagle/625" are stamped on the left side of the slide behind the nomenclature and barrel, and the "eagle/WaA77" German army acceptance stamp is located on the left side of the slide and frame.
The presented object appears to be a semi-automatic pistol FB Radom VIS Model 35. This weapon has the serial number N6988, the E77 acceptance stamp, and the E623 which is the final acceptance at Steyr. This means this Polish produced pistol was used by German troops in WWII.This piece is in medium condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.A fair market estimation would be between 500 to 800 USD.This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
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