The box that contained my recently-purchased LE trade-in P229:
"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
October 29, 2011, 05:49 AM
brywards
Oh man, I love this thread! I can't wait to get back and crack open a brand-new SIG box again!!
November 21, 2011, 09:12 AM
West Texas Granny
I was at a local gun show a few weeks ago. There was a S&W revolver I was interested in. The revolver was properly priced for our area but if you wanted the box it was another $140.00. So just to be safe I keep the boxes of those new weapons I purchase. That is when I purchase a new weapon.
November 21, 2011, 02:34 PM
dondavis3
@ West Texas Granny
Wow, that's crazy ...
I bought a used S&W Revolver from Cabela's that didn't have a box .
I contacted S&W and bought a box from them for $20 ..
This was 5 years ago .
November 25, 2011, 10:38 AM
West Texas Granny
Yea its crazy but if you are collecting then the box that came with the gun with all of the tags,inserts and tools is just as important as the gun being factory original and serial number correct.
OF course if you just want something to shoot then the box may not be a requirement for someone.
BTW that cheap "tagged" cardboard box my X-5 came in is safely put away in storage just in case I decide to sell it in the future. Not likely but just in case.
December 24, 2011, 10:46 AM
pompier
Yep, who knew those old S&W boxes would be worth so much down the road? I've always kept the boxes when buying new guns but not necessarily with any value in mind.
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January 30, 2012, 11:57 AM
tundrav84wd
It would be cool if this was in the Sig Pistol section along with the SN post instead of here. I always have to try and remember where this is!
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February 26, 2012, 02:41 AM
proud2pak
bump for a great thread
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February 26, 2012, 04:22 AM
Growler67
quote:
Originally posted by proud2pak: bump for a great thread
Ummmm, it's pinned as a "sticky". No need to "bump" a thread that is pinned to the top of the page
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February 26, 2012, 01:44 PM
GaryBF
But we're always hoping for new content. Notice that some folks fail to keep their photos linked.
March 02, 2012, 07:16 PM
crash
I've just been through this thread and realized that I have one that isn't represented here (or perhaps I missed it). I'll have to look at my triple serial numbered P226 to figure out the date. It's been with me a long time...
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March 08, 2012, 08:57 PM
proud2pak
quote:
Originally posted by Growler67:
quote:
Originally posted by proud2pak: bump for a great thread
Ummmm, it's pinned as a "sticky". No need to "bump" a thread that is pinned to the top of the page
Must've missed that...
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March 17, 2012, 11:24 AM
JBird679
Since this isn't a SIG-branded case, let me know if you want me to remove it.
This case came from the factory with the Sig Pro CustomShop SPC2009, of which only 300 were made. The gun is engraved and it's two tone, so I assume they chose the case to match (it appears to be made by TZ Case). My gun was made in March 2004. More info on the gun here.
March 29, 2012, 02:28 PM
Sigman88
quote:
Originally posted by lbaker45:
Another box like my P226-KJ came in when I bought it back in 1989.
March 31, 2012, 11:39 AM
Darith
Here's the First Rifle Case Picture
2011 July | SIG SAUER Rifle Case for the SIG 516
With a foldable pistol grip for the 516, I was able to fit my SKS, the 516, and optics into this single rifle case. I have to admit that it's flimsy plastic, but I'm grateful it came with the gun.
SIG 516 | Leupold VX-II 3-9x40mm LR BDC Reticle on Bobro QD Scope Mount | Dueck Defense RTS | Primary Arms Micro Dot on Gear Sector Offset Rail Mount | RainierArms Raptor Charging Handle | Magpul STR Black | Geissele 2-stage G2S Trigger, AAC SDN-6, Fab Defense Mako Folding Pistol Grip, Mako Foregrip Bipod + Insight HX120 | Magpul AFG2, Phase 5 EBRv2, Knights Armament Trigger Guard VEPR 12 | TSS G2 Trigger Group | CSS GK-01 | Molot Modified Choke | Bonesteel AR Folder w/ Magpul STR, Primary Arms Micro Red Dot | Custom Stippled Handguard SKS Norinco 56 Series w/ Prism Bayonet Heckler & Koch P30S Variation 3 w/ New Light Firing Pin Block Spring from HKParts.net +more
April 03, 2012, 10:34 PM
p08
Here is the box from my 1977 Hawes import 220.
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April 07, 2012, 07:45 AM
CQB60
Great thread, interesting evolution. My favorites were the greys from the 90's. Gotta love retro
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April 09, 2012, 03:07 PM
bimex
Some more rifle "boxes" (~ 10 years old Swiss polystyrene packaging).
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Practice does NOT make perfect. Perfection is an Ideal and thus cannot exist in the real world. To seek perfection is to set yourself up for failure. Instead, strive for Excellence. Excellence is an attainable goal -Coach George Yamamoto, Mililani High School, RIP 
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