West German Sig Sauer P220 38 Super Auto Heel Release Single Stack Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,515.15
LSB#: LSB250712WW012
Make: Sig Sauer
Model: P220
Serial Number: G 155 983
Year of Manufacture: 1988 JJ Date code.
Caliber: 38 Super Auto
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Double Action-Single Action Trigger, Exposed Hammer, Decocker fed by Sig single stack magazines.
Barrel Length: 4.4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white dotted blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a rectangular notch sight dovetailed to the slide with a white aiming reference under the notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a checkered two piece polymer set screw set to the frame. The grips show no chips or cracks. There are some minor surface level lines and some small nicks along the bottom edges near the mag well. Overall the grips are in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity and Condition: This pistol includes two Sig 38 Super Auto magazines in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some lead fouling in the grooves from use. The feed ramp has some minor marks but is smooth. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.25/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear primarily on the barrel hood and barrel. The slide shows some minor surface level lines and some very small rub marks. The pins are clean. Overall, this pistol rates in about Very Good+ to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes the two magazines, test target, safety card, manual, and blue box with red foam interior.
Our Assessment: This SIG P220 chambered in .38 Super Auto and built in West Germany in 1988 is a scarce variation of the classic pistol. It retains the original European-style heel magazine release, a feature more common on earlier models before the transition to the American-style push button. The .38 Super chambering itself was unusual for SIG, as most P220s of the period were produced in .45 ACP or 9mm, making this example a rare and collectible configuration.
The P220 was first developed in the 1970s as a service pistol and became the foundation for SIG’s modern handgun lineup. By 1988, West German production was known for exceptional machining and quality control, and models from this era are especially sought after. A .38 Super P220 combines that craftsmanship with a caliber prized for competition as a flat shooting high velocity cartridge, giving this pistol an uncommon blend of performance and historical rarity. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
