I've started culling some of my handguns and was on the data base list of serial numbers trying to figure out exactly what I have.

My question is, why do none of my Sigs have and letters AFTER the last number? It seems like every firearm listed in the database has a letter after it.

For Example - I have a Sig W. German P225 whose serial number is M649-0XX . There is no letter(s) after it.

Is there any significance to the letter or is it just something poster put there for personal identification purposes?

Also have a Sig W. German P 228 B218-0XX and a Sig W. German P226 U457-4XX. No letters.

Thanks in advance.

Apologies for the similar posts. Apparently I am also clueless on how to edit and delete posts!

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Welcome to the forum Larry!

I think what you are looking at is the date code for that particular firearm. Some show as numbers, others as letters.

From member Udos post:

"If you wish to have your gun(s) included please post the information in the format you see it presented in the list, example:

G 109-5XX-HH-1977-45acp-Hawes

Serial number, date code, year, if each is present, then any pertinent information like import markings or a description of the pistol."

Hope that helps.

Thank you for the explanations!