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Found an old 226 at lgs.

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August 06, 2025, 09:08 PM
Shack
Found an old 226 at lgs.
Thought I’d share…

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August 06, 2025, 09:20 PM
P220 Smudge
Ooooh, now that is a nice find.


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August 07, 2025, 12:05 AM
1KPerDay
OooooooOooooo….


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August 07, 2025, 01:15 AM
sigmonkey

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August 07, 2025, 04:55 AM
Mars_Attacks
That is stunning!


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August 07, 2025, 05:53 AM
Lt CHEG
Super jealous. Congratulations on an excellent acquisition!




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August 07, 2025, 06:41 AM
Shack
Thanks. Some elbow grease was used before these pics. Shop owner said, he picked it up in an estate sale… and I’m thinking, maybe I should frequent these type of events.



August 07, 2025, 09:19 AM
Rick Lee
I got one of those by posting a WTB here a few years ago. Such a cool gun.


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August 07, 2025, 09:58 AM
1lowlife
Nice find..
August 07, 2025, 12:17 PM
elberettas
BEAUTIFUL!!!
August 07, 2025, 12:25 PM
iron chef
Did it come w/ the original box? I believe the box label is the only way to tell if the nickel was OEM or not.
August 07, 2025, 12:57 PM
Shack
- Obviously, I’m not the original owner.
- there is no original box
- I have no documentation from sig of its authenticity

It’s just a beautiful old sig, that’s in great condition. It was priced accordingly. I do have a 226 with the aforementioned characteristics, thought this could be a fun shooter. It cleaned up so nicely though, and I believe has the potential to be an actual German ni… might just leave it in the safe.



August 07, 2025, 01:40 PM
mrprovy
Gorgeous! Very nice find!!!


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August 07, 2025, 02:41 PM
Mustang-PaPa
Oh yeah!

But please take it out and shoot that baby. Carry it and love it. Smile
August 07, 2025, 04:40 PM
Shack
Really wanted to put a threaded barrel on it and cerakote my mod x9 satin nickel…



August 07, 2025, 05:55 PM
comet24
Nice find. Beautiful gun.


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August 07, 2025, 05:59 PM
LDB
Nothing beats a beautiful nickel firearm. One of these days. It will stay polished and beautiful forever.


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August 07, 2025, 08:20 PM
gearhounds
Whoever did the nickel finish did a good job.




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August 07, 2025, 10:03 PM
sigmonkey
The U 124 is about 1985. I believe the "factory" nickel began around '89.

But it is still a fine pistol and finish even if it is not a "factory" article.




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August 08, 2025, 05:33 AM
JDG
Fire up the BBQ! Nice find!