Make: Sig Sauer

Model: P228

Serial Number: B172671

Year of Manufacture: 1992 / ATF Classification: Modern

Caliber/Gauge: 9mm Luger

Action Type: Semi-automatic, double action only

Barrel Length: 3.9"

Sights/Optics: The sights are 3-dot Trijicon tritium night sights. The tritium lamps no longer glow.

Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece textured synthetic that wrap around the backstrap. The grips show little to no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in Fine-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Black

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its finish. There is very light operational wear present. There is some surface oxidation on the guide rod. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this pistol rates in about Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Two 13rd magazines, serial matching box, and paperwork including test-target.

Our Assessment: This pistol presents in outstanding overall condition, retaining approximately 99% of its original finish. The exterior surfaces are clean and evenly preserved with minimal handling evidence. The compact P228 slide profile provides excellent balance and controllability, and the overall presentation reflects careful ownership and storage.

Mechanically, the pistol is excellent. The bore rates 9.5 out of 10 with bright steel and sharp rifling, indicating light use. The action functions correctly and features a double action only trigger system, providing a consistent trigger pull for every shot and a simplified control layout without a decocker. This configuration was favored by certain agencies seeking uniform trigger operation and reduced manual controls.

Historically, the P228 occupies a respected place in Sig Sauer's service pistol lineage, widely issued to military and law enforcement units during the late 1980s and 1990s. With its high finish retention, strong bore, correct function, and inclusion of the matching box and magazines, this 1992 P228 DAO stands as a particularly clean and desirable example of Sig Sauer's classic compact service pistol.