Sig Sauer P230 .380 ACP, West German Proofed Compact, DA/SA, 3.6 in Barrel, SIGARMS Exeter Import
This West German–proofed Sig Sauer P230 stands out with its fixed-barrel, straight-blowback design, aluminum-alloy frame, and factory bar-dot sights. It carries Ulm and eagle/N proof marks, plus a SIGARMS Exeter, NH import mark, and features a compact 3.6 in barrel with a 7+1 capacity. This example retains the classic European heel-type magazine release and has no external slide-stop lever.
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 exterior shows scattered scratches and blemishes with visible finish wear. There are a few very small, infrequent spots of pitting.
What’s Included
- SIG Sauer P230 instruction manual
- SIGARMS factory plastic hard case
- Factory SIG Sauer steel magazine for the P230 (1x 7-round)
West German proof marks include the eagle/N and the Ulm stag antler, confirming commercial proofing in West Germany. A two-letter West German date code is present, though it is illegible in the provided images. The slide also bears the SIGARMS INC. EXETER-NH import mark.
The P230 uses a fixed-barrel, straight-blowback system paired with a DA/SA trigger. It includes an automatic firing pin lock, a hammer intercept notch, and a decocking lever. There is no external slide-stop lever, and the slide has rear vertical cocking serrations.
Sights are factory bar-dot: a fixed ramped front with a white dot and a square-notch rear with a single white bar, drift-adjustable for windage. The European heel-style magazine release serves the 7+1 capacity .380 ACP configuration.
The frame is aluminum alloy with a hard-anodized finish, and the pistol wears black checkered grip panels for a secure hold. Barrel length is 3.6 inches, and the overall package maintains the compact profile the P230 is known for.