Heckler & Koch HK P7 A Grade NDS Police Trade 8RD 9mm Pistol Box & 5 Mags
SOLD FOR: $2,775.00
LSB#: LSB250508ML001
Make: Heckler & Koch
Model: P7 A Grade W/ EURO
Serial Number: 57928
Year of Manufacture: 9/1983 Frame marking, Test target date 12-21-1983
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Squeeze-Cocked, Gas Delayed Blow Back, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol with heel magazine release.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “HECKLER & KOCH GMBH / OBERNDORF/N MADE IN GERMANY 9mmx19”. The left side of the frame is marked “HK HKI-Columbus GA”. The right side of the slide is marked “57928 Nds 9/83 DE”. The right side of the frame is marked “57928”. The bottom of the trigger guard is marked “WARNING REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: Three dot night sights dovetailed to the slide. The sights were replaced sometime after 2019. The tritium lamps glow brightly in low light conditions.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The pistol has replacement Karl Nill wood grips featuring fine checkering and HK logos on both sides. The grips have no chips or cracks. The bottom of the left panel shows some small compressions. Overall the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the polygonal rifling is well defined. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains 99% of its finish. The finish is just barely thinning at some edges from storage. There are scant faint handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. The slide has begun to turn a plum hue. The barrel shows basically no rub wear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol features a gas-delayed delayed blowback system. The pistol’s action is cocked by squeezing the fore strap of the grip frame, delivering a smooth, short trigger pull. The pistol has a heel magazine release. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This pistol includes 5 magazines 4 are marked P7 and one is marked P7M8. All of the magazines are in Very Good to Excellent condition.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes the cleaning brush, Three tools, the 5 magazines, Two manuals, serialized box, and the test target.
Our Assessment: This HK P7 is a legendary semi-automatic pistol developed by Heckler & Koch in the 1970s, designed in response to the German police’s need for a modern, safe, and compact sidearm following incidents like the 1972 Munich Olympics attack. Introduced in 1976, the P7 is notable for its unique gas-delayed blowback system and its “squeeze cocker” mechanism, which requires the shooter to squeeze the front of the grip to cock the pistol and make it ready to fire. This design made it exceptionally safe to carry while also allowing for fast readiness. It gained popularity with German police forces and was adopted widely during the late 1970s and 1980s.
This particular P7, marked “NDS,” indicates it was issued by the police forces of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany. The pistol is a Grade A trade-in, meaning the internals and mechanical function remain in excellent condition despite any cosmetic wear. It comes with Karl Nill wood grips that enhance ergonomics and aesthetic appeal, five magazines, the original factory box, and its factory test target, a complete set that adds collector value. The P7’s heel magazine release reflects the European law enforcement design philosophy at the time, prioritizing magazine retention. As a police-issued firearm, this P7 represents a blend of innovation, reliability, and historical significance. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
