SIG Sauer P228 9mm Compact, German-Made (1998), Stamped Slide, DA/SA, Fixed Contrast Sights, 3.9 in Barrel, 10+1
This German-made SIG Sauer P228 stands out as a late-1990s compact P-Series pistol with hallmark features collectors look for. It has a stamped carbon-steel slide with a pinned breech block, a classic non-railed alloy frame with the later squared/hooked trigger guard, and German proof marks with the KI date code indicating 1998 production. The configuration is closely related to the U.S. M11 military pattern, and it retains the traditional SIG contrast bar-dot sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use.
What’s Included
- Two 10-round SIG Sauer P228 magazines
Made in Germany and imported by SIGARMS INC., EXETER-NH, this P228 carries German proof marks and the KI date code. The pistol reflects late-1990s production with the compact P-Series profile and attention to fit and function typical of this era.
The slide is the desirable stamped carbon-steel type with a pinned breech block, rear serrations, and a narrow profile with no external extractor. It is paired with a hard-anodized aluminum-alloy frame featuring the later squared/hooked trigger guard and compact dimensions.
It operates with a DA/SA action and includes a decocking lever and firing-pin safety. Controls are traditional SIG: a left-side button magazine release, a curved trigger, and an external spur hammer.
Sighting is via fixed contrast bar-dot irons: a front blade with a white dot and a rear square notch with a vertical white bar. The hammer-forged 3.9-inch barrel and double-column system provide a 10+1 capacity in 9mm Luger.
The P228’s configuration is closely related to the U.S. M11 military setup, making this example a strong representation of the model’s service-oriented design and German manufacture.