Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 492:
Description
This lot features a Sig Sauer P226 semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Para, characterized by its distinctive Gadsden-themed “Don’t Tread On Me” commemorative engravings. The firearm is constructed with a black finished slide and frame, complemented by silver-toned controls including the trigger, hammer, slide catch, decocking lever, and takedown lever. The slide is prominently marked SIG SAUER P226 on the left side and DONT TREAD ON ME on the right side, with a Gadsden snake emblem and the same phrase laser-engraved on the top of the slide. The frame bears the manufacturer’s mark SIG SAUER INC. EXETER-NH-USA and the serial number UU665037. Technical features include a 4.4 inch barrel marked 9mm Para visible through the ejection port, black textured polymer grips with SIG SAUER and P226 logos, and Trijicon night sights with the rear sight marked T H3 10. The pistol is accompanied by one 15-round steel magazine manufactured by Mec-Gar in Italy, featuring witness holes at the 5, 10, and 15 round positions. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The pistol displays an attractive black finish with moderate signs of handling and surface wear. Visible scuffing and finish thinning are present on the slide, particularly near the muzzle end. There is scattered minor surface oxidation and residue visible on the top of the slide and rear sight. The textured polymer grips remain in good condition with sharp checkering. The bore is not clearly visible in the provided photographs. The double/single action mechanical function appears to operate correctly, including the decocking lever, though the firearm has not been test-fired. The included Mec-Gar magazine shows light insertion wear.
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