German Proofed SIG 228 Questions ?

[Dr Who]

I`m going to be looking at a SIG 228 on Mon. I could use some help to be sure it`s a West German made and proofed gun and all correct.

The serial number indicates a 1994 manufacturing date from the list on the SIG forums ( which I can`t join because they won`t take hotmail accounts..)

I understand that the pistol should have 3 visible matching serials numbers on the frame, slide, and side barrel breach ?

The bottom of the slide in front should have proof marks and 2 letters ?

Any other identifications or advice to be sure it is "right" would be much appreciated since it `s supposed to be NIB and it is very pricey.

 

[Effigy]

I think all P228 pistols were made in Germany. The P229 is the American-made replacement model.

 

[rellascout]

Most P228s were made in Germany. The full German guns will have these proof marks on the bottom front of the slide. The 2 letter code tells you what year it was proofed not necessarily when it was assembled.



All German guns will have 3 serial numbers one on the slide, frame and barrel.





There are US assembled P228s which lack the date code and proof marks. There is also a recent batch of P228s with rails. They are basically P228 slides assembled onto a P229 SAS frame.

A NIB P228 should be priced around $650 to $700.

 

[Dr Who]

Thanks very much guys, the pics and advice are a great help. The gun is marked KF next to the proof marks.

Would that have come in a plastic case or the old cardboard boxes with test targets ?

 

[rellascout]

In 1995 (KF) IIRC it would have come in a gray plastic box with a manual, cable lock, 2 10 round mags and test target.