SIG Sauer P220 West German .45 ACP DA/SA Semi-Automatic Pistol
Early West German production P220s are prized for their folded-steel slides, light alloy frames, and precise German proofing. This full-size .45 ACP example carries matching serial numbers, an original blued slide with pinned breech block, and the classic decocker-only manual of arms that helped establish the SIG Classic line. Collectors appreciate these features as a benchmark of pre-unification SIG Sauer quality.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- One 7-round steel single-stack magazine
This West German P220 features the lighter folded-steel slide with a separate pinned breech block, a configuration favored for its balance and reduced reciprocating mass compared with later stainless slides.
The aluminum alloy frame is black anodized, keeping overall weight manageable while delivering dependable durability. A push-button magazine release, spur hammer, and decocker provide the traditional SIG handling most shooters expect.
Factory fixed contrast sights—white-dot front and two-post rear—offer a clear sight picture without snag-prone edges. Checkered black polymer panels give a secure, no-nonsense grip.
German eagle-over-N nitro proofs on the slide and frame confirm manufacture and testing in West Germany, while the SIGARMS INC. import stamp documents its U.S. entry during the late 1980s–1990s era.