Swiss SIG P210/P49 Army model pistol chambered in 9×19. This example remains in excellent mechanical condition, with a mirror bore and sharp rifling. It retains over 95% of its original blued finish, giving it strong collector appeal as a well-preserved Swiss military pattern pistol. All numbers are matching, further supporting its desirability as an original and complete example.
The P210/P49 is widely regarded as one of the finest military service pistols ever produced, known for its exceptional machining, precise fit, and excellent accuracy. This Swiss Army model combines classic 9×19 chambering, matching numbered parts, high remaining original finish, and outstanding mechanical condition. For collectors seeking a premium Swiss service pistol with strong originality and condition, this P210/P49 presents as a highly attractive example.
Adopted by the Swiss Army in 1949 as the Pistole 49, the SIG P210 served as Switzerland’s standard-issue sidearm throughout the early decades of the Cold War, remaining in front-line service until it was succeeded by the SIG P220 (P75) in the mid-1970s. Developed by Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft, its design drew on the locked-breech system of Charles Petter’s French Mle 1935 service pistol, which SIG refined into a single-action, recoil-operated pistol of legendary precision. Its hallmark feature is the inverted slide-to-frame fit, with the slide riding on rails set inside the frame, a layout that contributes to the tight lockup and exceptional accuracy for which the P210 is renowned. Beyond Swiss service the design was also adopted by Denmark and carried by West German police and border units, and its meticulous machining has made the P49 Army model one of the most sought-after Cold War service pistols among collectors today.
Complete, all-matching examples preserved in this condition are increasingly difficult to find, making this P49 equally suited to the serious Swiss-martial collector and to the shooter who wants to experience the P210’s famous accuracy firsthand. Like all such handguns, it ships to your licensed FFL dealer.
Specifications
Manufacturer: SIG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Model: P210 / P49 Army Model
Action: Semi-automatic pistol
Caliber: 9×19
Matching: All numbers matching
Finish: Original blued finish; retains 95%+
Condition: Excellent mechanical condition
Bore: Mirror bore
Rifling: Sharp
