Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom is one of the most important and recognizable Polish firearms manufacturers — a company whose history dates back to 1927 and is inseparably connected with the history of Polish arms over the last century. Legendary firearms that served generations of the Polish Armed Forces were produced within the walls of the Radom factory: from the pre-war Vis wz. 35 pistol, through the production of Kalashnikov-pattern rifles, to the modern MSBS Grot assault rifle and VIS 100 pistol. Today, Fabryka Broni is part of the Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) and fulfills contracts both for the Polish Armed Forces and for export markets.
A century of tradition and history
The Radom Arms Factory was officially established on December 31, 1927, as part of the State Armaments Works. Its first major success was the Vis wz. 35 pistol — a design so highly regarded that after the factory was occupied by Germany during World War II, production continued for the Wehrmacht under the designation “Pistole 35(p)”. After the war, the factory operated under changing names, including Zakłady Metalowe im. gen. Waltera, and from 1957 became one of the first factories outside the USSR to manufacture Kalashnikov-system rifles. In 2000, the current company Fabryka Broni “Łucznik”-Radom was established, continuing the tradition and taking over the production of firearms for the Polish Armed Forces and uniformed services.
Flagship products and modern firearm designs
The flagship product of the modern Fabryka Broni is the Beryl assault rifle chambered in 5.56 mm NATO — the standard service rifle of the Polish Armed Forces, used by soldiers both domestically and during overseas missions. Its Mini-Beryl variant is a compact rifle designed for special forces and units requiring a shorter weapon while maintaining rifle-caliber performance. The VIS 100 pistol (formerly known as the PR-15 Ragun) is a modern 9×19 mm Parabellum sidearm that has been introduced into service with the Polish Armed Forces since 2019, replacing older pistol models. The company’s portfolio also includes Glauberyt submachine guns as well as sporting, hunting, and training firearms intended for civilian and export markets.
Production for military services and export
Fabryka Broni primarily supplies the Polish Armed Forces and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but its products are also delivered to the armed forces of other countries through export contracts. The company also specializes in gunsmithing services and firearm customization — an area where the decades of experience of Radom’s specialists translate into a unique offer for institutional clients. Beryl rifles have served Polish soldiers during UN, NATO, and multinational coalition missions on several continents, proving their reliability in combat conditions.
Importance for the Polish defense industry
FB “Łucznik” Radom is a symbol of Poland’s self-sufficiency in small arms manufacturing. At a time when many countries abandon domestic firearms production in favor of imports, Fabryka Broni not only maintains but also develops expertise in designing and manufacturing modern firearms platforms. The MSBS Grot C16 system — a modular assault rifle allowing rapid conversion between standard and bullpup configurations — is an example of innovation that places FB Radom among the leading firearms manufacturers in Central Europe.
FB “Łucznik” Radom at Militaria.pl
At Militaria.pl, you will find products and accessories associated with the Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom brand — an icon of the Polish defense industry. This offer is aimed at collectors of Polish firearms history, sport shooters, and military enthusiasts who want to own a piece of nearly a century of Polish arms manufacturing heritage.
