Introduced in 1989, the SIG Sauer P228 is a compact 9×19 service pistol developed as a more concealable companion to the full-size P226. Riding on an aluminum-alloy frame and a 13-round magazine, it earned a reputation for reliability that carried it through the closing years of the Cold War and into widespread police and military use, including adoption by the U.S. armed forces as the M11. This P228 Grade B lot brings that proven design to the surplus market.
These West German/German-made SIG Sauer P228 surplus pistols are chambered in 9×19. Exact manufacture year, markings, grip style, finish style, wear, and exterior condition will vary by individual pistol. These pistols are mixed German law enforcement and Israeli IDF surplus examples, giving the lot strong service history appeal for collectors of classic SIG Sauer pistols.
Condition varies across the lot, but examples are close to or exceed NRA surplus fine condition. All have like-new mirror bores and excellent mechanical condition. These pistols remain in original configuration, and some examples show attractive rainbow-toned bluing on the barrel and hammer. Each pistol includes one magazine. For buyers looking for a compact classic SIG with authentic police or military surplus character, this P228 lot offers desirable German manufacture, strong bore condition, excellent mechanical function, and luck-of-the-draw service wear.
Whether you are adding an authentic Cold War-era SIG to your collection or want a compact classic with genuine police or military surplus character, this German-made P228 Grade B lot delivers proven engineering, strong bore and mechanical condition, and the individual character that only real service-surplus wear can provide. Each pistol ships to your FFL.
New to West German SIGs? Read our West German P226 buyer’s guide — rollmarks, date codes, grades, and what to inspect before you buy.
Specifications
Manufacturer: SIG Sauer
Country of origin: West Germany / Germany
Model: P228
Action: Semi-automatic pistol
Caliber: 9×19
Surplus origin: Mixed German law enforcement and Israeli IDF surplus
Condition: Varies by pistol; NRA surplus good-fine condition
Bore: Like-new mirror bore
Finish: Varies; some examples have rainbow-toned bluing on barrel and hammer
Included: One magazine
Import mark: Import marked
Mechanical condition: Excellent
Configuration: Original configuration
