Adopted in 1983 the Polish designed Wz83 Vanad "Eagle" is the standard sidearm of the Polish military & Police since that time, it's chambered in the standard Combloc 9x18 Makarov round & is a distinctive design.
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Wz83 Holstered Wz83 in holster, which is of European design (PP) with the "folding" rear flap, button latch & front mounted spare mag carrier.
Wz83 & holster Showing flap, cleaning rod location, spare mag & some markings on the flap.
Wz83 holster markings This holster is of identical design to the earlier Wz64 except it's a bit larger, the Wz83 will not fit in the earlier holster.
Wz83 holster rear view Belt straps are riveted on top & stitched on the bottom.
Wz83 in holster
Wz83 right view There were a few WZ83 (P83) pistols brought in a few years ago by Dalvar, an importer in Texas, I believe about 250 were brought in in 3 batches, the first 50 or so were in military configuration w/fixed sights & standard type hammer (as the pistol shown here), the next 2 batches of approximately 100 each had round hammers & adjustable sights.
Wz83 slide locked Pistol shown open w/slide locked & mag, 1 mag is etch matched to the gun, the spare mag has no numbers.
Wz83 slide markings Showing the importer, serial, 11 in oval (Combloc radom arsenal code) & date 1999.
Wz83 pistol w/box & accs. Pistol, 2 mags, spare recoil spring, cleaning rod in a numbered box & shown w/the proper holster.
Wz83 pistol in box
Wz83 Accs
Wz83 Accs Spare recoil spring, cleaning rod (which slides into a pocket inside the holster & the holster.
