SIG Sauer P228 West German 9mm Luger, 1992 KC Date Code, DA/SA Compact, 3.9 in Barrel, 13+1, Matching Serials
This West German SIG Sauer P228 is a compact 9mm made in 1992, verified by the German two-letter date code "KC" and CIP proof marks. It features a stamped slide with a pinned breech block, an alloy frame without an accessory rail, and matching serial numbers on the frame, slide, and barrel. The slide is marked "MADE IN W. GERMANY," and the barrel hood is marked "9mm Para," with a SIGARMS INC. EXETER-NH import mark, making this a notably correct and well-documented example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows minor scratches and small blemishes consistent with handling and carry. Light finish wear is present on high-contact areas of the slide, frame, and controls.
What’s Included
- 2x 13-round steel double-stack magazines with polymer floorplates
- Fobus SG-21 paddle holster for SIG Sauer P228/P229 series
- Adhesive grip tape on front strap (installed)
West German manufacture and markings set this P228 apart. The slide is factory-marked "MADE IN W. GERMANY," and both slide and barrel carry German CIP proofs. The underside of the slide shows the "KC" date code corresponding to 1992, and the pistol bears a SIGARMS INC. EXETER-NH import mark.
The frame, slide, and barrel share matching serial numbers, adding to its appeal for buyers who value originality and completeness.
This compact model uses a 3.9 in barrel and a 13+1 capacity, pairing carry-friendly dimensions with service-ready capacity. It operates in DA/SA with a decocking lever and a left-side magazine release. The slide catch, decocking lever, and takedown lever are all positioned on the left side for familiar SIG control layout, and the hammer is the classic spurred pattern.
The slide uses stamped, multi-piece construction with a pinned breech block, a hallmark of early P-series manufacturing. Sighting is straightforward and fast with factory fixed contrast sights. The barrel hood is correctly marked "9mm Para."
The alloy frame is hard-anodized and wears factory polymer grip panels with the SIG emblem. This example also has adhesive grip tape installed on the front strap. The compact alloy frame does not have an accessory rail, keeping the traditional P228 profile intact.