...but where the heck is Lysons Corner?

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March 22, 2019, 04:19 PM

rogerwilco

...but where the heck is Lysons Corner?

Came across this nice JG P226. Excellent shape. But I can't find Lysons Corner, VA, anywhere...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dflqtItRrkUFPrxkNviKPcyFnmzli7nB/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SNtq2zdN1wFmInAlSn_waAxucGvUMfFE/view?usp=sharing

March 22, 2019, 04:26 PM

parabellum

It's a typo

March 22, 2019, 04:29 PM

P-220

Comes up every so often.

When someone finds one, they think they have found the Sig Holy Grail.

This ain't it.

March 22, 2019, 04:33 PM

rogerwilco

Sarcasm was intended in my post. Guess it didn't make it through the interwebs. And no, it's not the Holy Grail but it is a nice WG gun and fun to share with those who never saw one or don't know the story.

March 22, 2019, 04:37 PM

striker1

Supposedly around 200 were made that way, with 70 making it out to the public.

No way to know if that’s true.

If you had an unfired sample it might command a much higher premium.

March 22, 2019, 04:40 PM

rogerwilco

It's a fun story. Not really concerned about selling value so I think I'll just enjoy it instead. Actually, I've never seen an unfired Lysons one.

March 22, 2019, 06:01 PM

cbunix23

Serious SIG collectors have and will pay a large premium for one.

March 22, 2019, 06:41 PM

egregore

March 22, 2019, 07:10 PM

parabellum

quote:
Originally posted by striker1:
Supposedly around 200 were made that way, with 70 making it out to the public.

That means that about 150% of them have shown up in the forum over the years.

Must be that New Math...

March 22, 2019, 07:11 PM

parabellum

quote:
Originally posted by cbunix23:
Serious SIG collectors have and will pay a large premium for one.

How much ya give me for such an example?

March 22, 2019, 07:21 PM

striker1

quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
quote:
Originally posted by striker1:
Supposedly around 200 were made that way, with 70 making it out to the public.
That means that about 150% of them have shown up in the forum over the years.

Must be that New Math...

I think it’s more likely that several hundred are out there.

March 22, 2019, 07:25 PM

parabellum

Yes, several hundred, but just try and tell that to the True Believers.

March 22, 2019, 07:50 PM

rscalzo

Not that many were made. The production number back then weren't that high.

A friend who was a Sig employee has one that is in mint condition. While worth a little more than the norm, he doesn't value it in the thousands like some seem to do. Frankly the only one I'd trust to actually know the true value is George Harris who is an outstanding expert on that model.

March 22, 2019, 07:56 PM

rscalzo

quote:
Originally posted by cbunix23:
Serious SIG collectors have and will pay a large premium for one.

Not really. One sat on Gunbroker with zero bids.

March 22, 2019, 10:44 PM

wgsigs

It's a SIG quality control issue.

March 23, 2019, 10:06 AM

nhracecraft

quote:
Originally posted by rscalzo:
Not that many were made. The production number back then weren't that high.

A friend who was a Sig employee has one that is in mint condition. While worth a little more than the norm, he doesn't value it in the thousands like some seem to do. Frankly the only one I'd trust to actually know the true value is George Harris who is an outstanding expert on that model.

The only people that value them in the thousands are those looking to sell them....

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March 23, 2019, 07:19 PM

rock185

The Lysons Corner SIGs, and Colt Governments marked "Commander" and vice versa, would be worth less to me. But some sellers obviously believe they've hit the mother load when pricing these mistakes

March 25, 2019, 03:59 PM

rogerwilco

As the OP, I didn't realize this would bring out so much negativity. Quite the opposite. Just thought it would be fun to point out a nice West German P226 I got at a good price that was a little unusual and made me smile. Thought it would get a smile out of a few of you as well. (I was dead wrong there.) Never claimed anywhere it was worth any more or any less. I sure won't bring it up again on this forum. Hope everyone has a better day.

March 25, 2019, 06:39 PM

.38supersig

Looks sharp!

I'd have a hard time passing on this one also. Looks like the original grips and everything is still minty.

March 25, 2019, 06:43 PM

parabellum

quote:
Originally posted by rogerwilco:
As the OP, I didn't realize this would bring out so much negativity. Quite the opposite. Just thought it would be fun to point out a nice West German P226 I got at a good price that was a little unusual and made me smile. Thought it would get a smile out of a few of you as well. (I was dead wrong there.) Never claimed anywhere it was worth any more or any less. I sure won't bring it up again on this forum. Hope everyone has a better day.

You, uhh, you gonna be alright, man? Sorry you didn't get the reaction you expected.

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