Vektor CP1 9mm Luger Compact Pistol, Gas-Delayed Blowback, 4 in. Barrel, Matte Black, South African Import
This Vektor CP1 stands out for its gas-delayed blowback system with an under-barrel gas cylinder, compact size, and distinctive controls including a manual safety integrated at the front of the trigger guard. It comes with three factory 10-round magazines, its Vektor CP1 factory hard case, original owner’s manual, and factory documentation including a Functional Inspection Report dated 28/3/99. South African manufacture with a VEKTOR USA Norfolk VA import mark and low-profile, integral rear sight further define this model’s unique profile and limited U.S. distribution following a 2000 safety notice.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol is in great shape with minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes from handling and prior use. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Vektor CP1 factory hard case
- Vektor CP1 Pistol 9mm Parabellum Owner’s Manual
- CP1 Pistol Functional Inspection Report (dated 28/3/99)
- Vektor Certificate of Performance sheet
- Three 10-round factory Vektor steel magazines with finger-rest baseplates, stamped "9mm PARABELLUM" with Vektor emblem
The CP1 uses a gas-delayed blowback operating system with a gas cylinder beneath the barrel, giving it a distinctive mechanical layout compared to typical compact 9mm pistols. The 4 in. steel barrel and compact form factor pair with a polymer frame and matte black finish for a clean, modern profile.
Controls and sights are purpose-built: a manual safety is integrated at the front of the trigger guard, the trigger features a red-anodized shoe, and the slide carries grasping serrations with a rounded profile. Sighting is fixed and low-profile, with a white-dot blade front and a square-notch rear that is integral to the slide.
Capacity is 10+1, and this example includes three factory steel magazines with finger-rest baseplates for improved purchase. The serial number plate is located on the underside of the dust cover, consistent with the model’s design.
Markings include "MADE IN RSA" and a VEKTOR USA NORFOLK VA. import stamp, confirming South African manufacture and U.S. importation. Period-correct paperwork accompanies the pistol, including a factory Functional Inspection Report dated 28/3/99 and a Vektor Certificate of Performance. The CP1 line was subject to a 2000 safety warning/recall that limited U.S.
distribution.