Sig Sauer

This is a used Sig P220, manufactured in W. Germany, in good working condition. Does have signs of age, use and wear.

A Sig Sauer P220, manufactured in West Germany in the late 1970s to late 1990s, is a classic, double-action/single-action (DA/SA) .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol known for its exceptional craftsmanship and reliability. Key features of these early models include a double-action/single-action trigger, a .45 ACP or 7.65x21mm Parabellum caliber, a folded and stamped carbon steel slide with a separate breech block, and a heel-activated magazine release. These firearms are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for their historical significance and precision engineering.

• Key Specifications and Features Origin: Manufactured in West Germany, a product of the partnership between Swiss SIG and German Sauer & Sohn. 
• Caliber: Originally chambered in .45 ACP and 7.65x21mm Parabellum (also known as .30 Luger).
• Frame: Alloy frame. Slide: Stamped and folded carbon steel slide with a separate breech block held by a roll pin.
• Action: Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA).
• Sights: Typically iron sights with an early two-dot system.
• Safety: Features a decocking lever and patented safety systems, though early models featured a different decocker action than modern versions.
• Magazine: A single-stack, heel-released 8-round magazine for .45 ACP models.
• Distinguishing Characteristics of West German Models Folded Slide: The most significant difference from modern P220s is the stamped, folded slide construction versus the modern one-piece milled slide.
• Magazine Release: Early models feature a distinctive heel-activated magazine release rather than the button release on later models.
• Breech Block: The breech block is a separate, pinned component, contrasting with modern integrated designs.
• No External Extractor: Unlike later American-made versions, these models lack an external extractor.
• Historical Significance
• The Original P220: The P220 was the first in the SIG Sauer P-series, spawning a lineage of pistols.
• Swiss-German Legacy: The P220's design is based on a Swiss concept, but it was manufactured and refined by the German company, demonstrating high standards of precision.
• Collectibility: The West German-manufactured P220 is a highly desirable firearm for its historical importance and the superior craftsmanship associated with its origins.