SIG P220 date of manuf?

[jeff1126r]

Hello all,
Just picked up a used P220, American proof, parts made in Germany, assembled in the U.S. (I believe?). I've been trying to get a general idea of the date range of manuf., and it has no date codes (Germany proof units only have this letter/date code?). It has no accessory rail, is 2 tone, and the one odd thing I see on it is that the grip screws are not slotted, they are allen key, on both sides. The gun seems to be absolutely original, with no mods, in original box, (the booklet has a publish date of what looks like 1/97) but of all the P220 pics I've seen on the web, all have slotted screws. I know I can get a cert. of manufacture date direct from SIG, but it takes weeks. Any one have a rough idea on the date of manufacture, and does the grip screw type tell you anything? FYI, the serial number is all numbers (no letters). Any input at all is greatly appreciated. :banghead:
Thanks, Jeff

HK-USP Compact .45
HK-P2000 SK .40SW
Beretta-PX4 Storm SubCompact- 9mm (still waiting for the damn .40!)
SIG P220 .45
HK-SL8 .223

 

[putteral]

If the grips are original take one side off. There is a date on the inside of the grip. It should be close to when it was made.
Also check here'
http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/430601935/m/467100822/p/1

 

[jeff1126r]

Thanks putteral! Grip shows Feb of 1995.

 

[silversport]

that get's you close...my 1994 P220 has 1993 made grips...but that ought to help until you can get the certificate...
Bill

 

[Rinspeed]

What's the serial number. Mine was made in 1995 and the serial number is 257,4XX.