Product Description
Swiss P49 in excellent condition with 94% original finish. 5/5 Bore. Barrel, slide, and frame matching serial numbers. Some handling wear present on the right side of the frame, as well as mild holster wear on the slide and left side of the frame, consistent with military service. Includes a leather holster, spare magazine, and military cleaning kit. Frame is P stamped. Discreet import engraving.
Back side of the leather holster has a Swiss inspection mark as well as "P.DUBS" "1969" and "SEENGEN" stamped into the leather.
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.