SIG appraisal

[Flopps1]

I'm certainly no expert, but I love my 220, 225, and 228.

The other "weird marks" above the date code are the marks from the proof house: one looks like a blob with an N beneath it to indicate it was proofed with nitrocellulose powder. The other mark looks like a bug and is the mark of the Kiel proof house in Germany. There is also a bird with the N underneath it next to the serial number on the frame.

The question to ask yourself on the value is whether the serial numbers on the barrel, slide, and frame all match. If so, and the rails are shiny black or turning gold, you have a well maintained 228. I would think $600 - $650 would sell quickly... $700 - $750 would sell in time.

Yep...SN's are all matched up and no coloration at all. Good to know.

Appreciate all the input guys!

[sigfan91]

It's the black one. No rust of any kind. I do not have the carboard box or test target but I do have the original manual. Also, the KD is under the slide chin with a couple of other weird markings. Any idea what those mean?

Anyhow, from the responses there doesn't seem to be solid price range. I guess the worth is in the eye of the beholder.

No box and no test target mean you won't get collector's value on that P228. It will be a shooter. The price range for that would be $550 to $650 depending on where you sell it and how desperate someone is to have a P228 shooter.

[Black Majik]

While the stamped WG P228 will fetch more than a USA made one, it is only a slight premium. I would say $600-$650 would be a fair price in California. Though I have seem some sell for $550 and it still took a few days for it to sell. So, YMMV.