Product Description
Swiss Army SIG P49, part of the first series, second delivery to the Swiss Army, in very good condition with 92% original finish. 5/5 Bore. Frame, barrel, and slide matching serial numbers. Hammer assembly non-matching serial number, stamped with "6197".
The frame has a plum tint to the bluing. On the right side of the frame, there is light edge wear at the forward edge and light edge wear along the upper edge. Light edge wear on the dust cover. Light edge wear on the trigger guard. On the left side of the frame, there is mild finish wear and edge wear at the forward edge, and light edge wear running along the top and bottom edges at the high area. Light edge wear on the dust cover. Multiple scratches in the finish at the high area behind the slide stop lever, and a light mark on the frame below the slide stop lever. Typical mark from safety selector usage. Light edge wear on the trigger guard.
Slide has light edge wear along the upper edge on both sides. Light edge wear around the muzzle. Light to mild holster wear on the front and rear sights. There is a small, light mark in the metal on the rear right side, near the slide serrations.
Wood grips are in very good condition with light handling wear and glossy finish.
Frame is partially P stamped on the underside of the trigger guard.
Includes military leather holster. Holster's leathermaker stamp shows that it was made in Muhleberg (Canton Bern) by "CHR. BALMER" in 1955.
C&R Eligible. Very discreet import engraving. See our How To Order page for ordering instructions.
Originally manufactured in 1947 by SIG in Neuhausen, Switzerland, this pistol was first designated as the SP 47/8 and became the standard military pistol of the Swiss Army in 1949 under the designation Pistole 49 (P49). The military P49 is identified by it's A-Prefix serial number and has a distinct engraving of the Swiss shield above the slide just in front of the rear sight.
Later designated as the P210, this handgun is constructed of steel and is chambered in either 9x19mm or 7.65x21mm Parabellum. The SIG P210 has been manufactured continuously for over 55 years with numerous variations, all of which are highly valued for their historical significance and reputation for surgical accuracy.