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    Default West German 228 Nickel??

    I just picked up a West German Sig P228. It is date coded "KB" which would make it a 1991 build. My question is whether or not Sig made a nickel factory slide finish.

    It came with a gray Sigarms box, which I assume is original (but does not state nickel or anything else on the box). I will post photos when I have the chance. Does anyone know the current value of this if it is indeed nickel?

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    Default Re: West German 228 Nickel??

    There were all nickel and 2-tone P228s. Don't know if either command a premium over nitride.

    http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc...5/m/3810077763

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    Default Re: West German 228 Nickel??

    Sig made 228's in both nickle slides and full nickle finish (frame, slide, controls) back in the day.

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    Default Re: West German 228 Nickel??

    [QUOTE=ERMedic;3397720]I just picked up a West German Sig P228. It is date coded "KB" which would make it a 1991 build. My question is whether or not Sig made a nickel factory slide finish.

    It came with a gray Sigarms box, which I assume is original (but does not state nickel or anything else on the box). I will post photos when I have the chance. Does anyone know the current value of this if it is indeed nickel?
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    Out of curiosity, how much did it run you?

    I've been looking at P228s lately, but the prices seem to be all over the place.

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    Default Re: West German 228 Nickel??

    The West German P228's with the three serial numbers get a premium. I had one but sold it in favor of my CZ PCR which I found to be a much better shooter, and easier to carry. The P228/P229 are good guns though, their ergonomics and control positions don't work for me but YMMV.

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    Default Re: West German 228 Nickel??

    This is my second 228. This particular one cost me $449.

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    Default Re: West German 228 Nickel??

    Quote Originally Posted by ERMedic View Post
    This is my second 228. This particular one cost me $449.
    You stole that! I'm pressing charges.

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    Default Re: West German 228 Nickel??

    Quote Originally Posted by ERMedic View Post
    This is my second 228. This particular one cost me $449.
    Quote Originally Posted by PHLJJS View Post
    You stole that! I'm pressing charges.
    Yeah, that's a terrific price. Should be more like $650 I'd say.

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