The Radom VIS.35 was a Polish design based on two John Browning designs, the 1911 and the Hi Power. It was a rather interesting design for the time in that it featured a slide mounted de-cock lever, a slide lock, and a frame mounted takedown lever which had the appearance of a manual safety. Having three levers is rather unusual for most firearms. This pistol is one of the later, German-occupation made Radoms. Made sometime in 1944, the frame mounted takedown had by then been deleted to save on materials. The pistol features all the usual Waffenamt acceptance stamps. It is in good condition. The right-hand grip was missing the lower screw, so it has temporarily been replaced by a reproduction of the early-production small-head screw (a large head screw was ordered but the small-head was sent in error). A replacement large-head screw is currently in the process of being shipped here. The magazine has some minor finish wear and minor scratches. The latter suggests friction wear, but the mag drops freely form the gun with ease. The bore is in fine condition with no pitting or rust. The de-cocker works like a charm as does the slide lock lever. The sights are very easy to pick up quickly. The VIS.35 was used alongside the Browning Hi-Power by the Wehrmacht to make up for the shortages in available military-issue pistols due to the German industry’s inability to produce as many of the Walther P.38 and Luger P.08 pistols as were needed. If you are a collector of German military pistols, the VIS.35 is one of the hardest examples to find. Do not pass on the chance to own one.