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Posted: 9/30/2008 8:35:56 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT |
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87GN
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Posted: 9/30/2008 8:41:34 PM
There might be a date code inside the grips (on the grips, not the frame). Arrow pointing at month, two digits for year.
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Posted: 9/30/2008 8:53:10 PM
[Last Edit: 9/30/2008 8:55:43 PM by Growler67]
SiG date codes are stamped 2 letter codes. Underside of the slide at the muzzle end next to the proof marks. Here is my P228, it was made in 1997.
 The letters decode as follows: A = 0 B = 1 C = 2 D = 3 E = 4 F = 5 G = 6 H = 7 J = 8 K = 9 If yours does not have it stamped as shown, SiG customer service can tell you over the phone by doing a serial number/batch search of their data archive. |
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omega62
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Posted: 10/3/2008 12:30:07 AM
This. Always call the manufacturer when you have a question like this. They can usually tell you in about five minutes. |
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omega62
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Posted: 10/3/2008 12:34:07 AM
Not to hijack, but now I have a follow-on question.
What is that thing that looks like a cockroach? A proofmark, I understand. But what exactly does the cockroach signify? Does that mean it passed the bug shooting test?  |
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Posted: 10/3/2008 1:05:43 AM
[Last Edit: 10/3/2008 1:10:46 AM by Growler67]
It's not a roach. It is the proof mark identifying the Kiel, Germany proofhouse where the parts undergo inspection before moving on to assembly. Proof Marks
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Posted: 10/3/2008 8:36:14 AM
The "roach" is the Coat of Arms of the city Kiel
 The Proof Marks-link posted by Growler is full of errors. The Coat of Arms on your P6 indicates that it was testet by the Kiel proof house, the Federal Eagle over the N is the proof stamp for nitro powder. |
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87GN
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Posted: 10/3/2008 11:25:54 AM
That only works if your Sig has the proof marks...3 of my 7 do not. Also, Sig wants $25 to tell you how old your pistol is...  |
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Posted: 10/4/2008 12:06:42 AM
[Last Edit: 11/7/2008 10:51:17 PM by Nostromo]
nevermind
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Posted: 10/9/2008 9:18:28 PM
Actually, SIG only charges $12.95 to tell you when your SIG was made. They also mail you a Certificate of Manufacture. Call SIG Customer Service to order yours. You will need to know the model number (e.g., P226) and the serial number of the weapon to order this certificate.
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Cole2534
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Posted: 10/21/2008 4:12:05 PM
I called him, and he told me to get bent. Or pay. Also said to stop bothering him............  |
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Posted: 11/6/2008 3:32:37 PM
Originally Posted By Growler67:
SiG date codes are stamped 2 letter codes. Underside of the slide at the muzzle end next to the proof marks. Here is my P228, it was made in 1997. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/tyggrr65/Arms/DSC00602.jpg The letters decode as follows: A = 0 B = 1 C = 2 D = 3 E = 4 F = 5 G = 6 H = 7 J = 8 K = 9 If yours does not have it stamped as shown, SiG customer service can tell you over the phone by doing a serial number/batch search of their data archive. Thats a pretty neat. My P220 was produced in 1990 and still has made in W. Germany marked on the slide. |
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Posted: 11/7/2008 10:50:50 PM
Originally Posted By Cole2534:
Originally Posted By Nostromo:
Call Ray at 603.418.8183, told me for free. I called him, and he told me to get bent. Or pay. Also said to stop bothering him............  damn that sucks, sorry to hear man...guess the number is unreliable now  |
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Posted: 11/12/2008 12:13:31 AM
NICE! my mosquito i just traded for has AJ which means it was made this year, awesome
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Posted: 11/22/2008 7:11:36 PM
My 226 is 1989. Thanks for the date codes..
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P08
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Posted: 11/22/2008 7:54:21 PM
My 220 is old made in 1977!
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Posted: 11/28/2008 6:17:12 PM
Hey guys, I bought my P226 used...it's U728XXX..any estimates as to date of manufacture?
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Posted: 12/5/2008 2:52:08 AM
I cannot find the area on my 220 where there are any letters. just the serial number on the frame starting with G 370.
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Posted: 12/5/2008 3:36:32 AM
T A G
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Posted: 12/7/2008 12:42:55 PM
Originally Posted By Lucky_lefty:
I cannot find the area on my 220 where there are any letters. just the serial number on the frame starting with G 370. It should be on the outside of the bottom of the slide, the area that extends beyond the dust cover of the frame. Sorry for the crappy pic but it was the best I could do in a hurry. 
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Posted: 12/23/2008 3:28:53 PM
Originally Posted By Lucky_lefty:
I cannot find the area on my 220 where there are any letters. just the serial number on the frame starting with G 370. Your's is probably an American assembled Sig. There are no proof marks on them. |
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Posted: 12/23/2008 3:30:21 PM
Originally Posted By P08:
My 220 is old made in 1977! http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/DEG169/sig/DATECODE.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/DEG169/sig/all.jpg Forgive me but that is just a sexy pistol. Wish I could find one somewhere. |
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Posted: 1/20/2009 2:26:36 AM
My issue 226 is JJ so is 88.
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Posted: 2/28/2009 11:08:34 PM
I found out mine is April 2006, they told me this one for free
few months later, I was trying to get info on this other one I'm interested in, and the they told me its 13 bux.... |
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Posted: 3/4/2009 2:33:25 PM
Mine has KE marks, 1994?......If it's 1994 then why would they still have made in W. Germany on the side.
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Posted: 3/5/2009 1:00:47 AM
Originally Posted By Mauritius:
Mine has KE marks, 1994?......If it's 1994 then why would they still have made in W. Germany on the side. Parts are made in batches and later assembled from those parts. Many slides were made prior to the reunification of Germany. After the reunification, SiG used parts in stock with the stampings and proofmarks from older stock until it ran out before using newer stocks of parts. |
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