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Mystery P239

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Okay. So I needed a 5th P239 like a hole in the head but I encountered a private seller who had this P239 and of course at the right price so having no Sig will power, I ended up adding her to the collection. Amazingly good condition. Almost new. SA-406XX serial number. Came with 3 mags, box, manual. No target and no box sticker. Sig says too old to determine build date but manual has a 2000 date. It came equipped with those rubber finger grips which after initial cleaning, were immediately replaced with some G10s. So here is what I am trying to figure out. As I’m sure you’ve noticed in the photos below, it’s 2 tone with stainless slide. What’s the deal with the section of the slide that’s shiny/polished? Could this be original or and after market thing? Anyone ever seen this before? Thanks in advance.
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Oldrider
It looks like the Equinox treatment on a natural stainless slide.
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Looks beautiful! Nice find. 9mm?
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12131
Aftermarket polishing.
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GoneBallisticInAlabama
^^^ This
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From an older post listing SN’s it could be 1997 vintage…
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Nev
Uhm...yea. I don't mind how that looks.
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Nontypical said:
Looks beautiful! Nice find. 9mm?
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Yup. 9mm.
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12131 said:
Aftermarket polishing.
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That’s what I thought. Generally, I like everything to be original but I have to say, it looks really good. Better in person than in photos.
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bhrees
I like it, but definitely aftermarket polished, still a handsome pistol
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That not the worst thing I’ve seen done to a pistol. It actually looks pretty good.
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Definitely not original.
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As I said, looks really nice but, could the polished area be restored to the natural finish if desired?
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AzMaz said:
As I said, looks really nice but, could the polished area be restored to the natural finish if desired?
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Bead blasting.
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AzMaz said:
As I said, looks really nice but, could the polished area be restored to the natural finish if desired?
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My P239 SAS has the natural slide with the anodized frame. There were rub marks and discoloration on the slide when I bought it (used), so I used a scotch brite pad to remove the marks and blend the finish. It doesn't take much effort to scuff the bright spots into a matte finish again. You may want to try it on one or more of the cocking serrations before attempting the slide flats.
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AzMaz said:
Okay. So I needed a 5th P239 like a hole in the head but I encountered a private seller who had this P239 and of course at the right price so having no Sig will power, I ended up adding her to the collection. Amazingly good condition. Almost new. SA-406XX serial number. Came with 3 mags, box, manual. No target and no box sticker. Sig says too old to determine build date but manual has a 2000 date. It came equipped with those rubber finger grips which after initial cleaning, were immediately replaced with some G10s. So here is what I am trying to figure out. As I’m sure you’ve noticed in the photos below, it’s 2 tone with stainless slide. What’s the deal with the section of the slide that’s shiny/polished? Could this be original or and after market thing? Anyone ever seen this before? Thanks in advance.
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I have one like it in 40 S&W that has a German frame Build date 02/20/2008 Serial # SA4 136XXX sticker says 239-40-TSS-G Mine was New Old Stock when I purchased it off of GB in March of last year. But it does not have Rubber finger grips. It also included a holster.
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My first thought would be someone trying to remove holster wear but there doesn't appear to be any frame rubs/wear so that's not likely and more just someone with different aesthetic tastes.
Looks decent, nice find!
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Firearms Collector said:
I have one like it in 40 S&W that has a German frame Build date 02/20/2008 Serial # SA4 136XXX sticker says 239-40-TSS-G Mine was New Old Stock when I purchased it off of GB in March of last year. But it does not have Rubber finger grips. It also included a holster.
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I would guess the sticker on this P239 would be similar to what yours has. I have a 2 tone P229 twin of this gun with a TSS-G sticker.
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jthrelf
Whatever it is, I really like it. Nice find.
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So what would the G stand for? Government?
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