Heckler & Koch HK P7M8 9mm 4” Squeeze-Cocking Pistol w/ Case & Mags 1995
SOLD FOR: $3,225.00
LSB#: LSB250508ML003
Make: Heckler & Koch
Model: P7M8
Serial Number: 16-119122
Year of Manufacture: 1995 (Slide Date Code KF)
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Squeeze-Cocked, Gas Delayed Blow Back, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol with ambi magazine release.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “HECKLER & KOCH GMBH / OBERNDORF/N MADE IN GERMANY” and “9mmx19”, the right is marked “16-119122 M8” with a Nitro Eagle and “HK Inc. Sterling VA”. The right side of the frame is marked “16-119122 M8”, Nitro Eagle, “KF”, and an Ulm Antler Proof. The left grip is marked “HK P7M8”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two white dots dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece textured black polymer panels. The backstrap and the front of the grip safety also have texturing to improve the grip. The panels show only very minor handling with no notable marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Three H&K P7M8 8rd 9mm magazines in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the polygonal rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains 99% of its finish. There are scant faint handling marks with one small but notable rub mark on the right rear of the slide. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. The slide is beginning 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 an ambidextrous magazine release located on the trigger guard. The slide to frame fit is tight. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a black plastic Heckler and Koch box with the serial number molded into the front face of the lid, brush, owner’s manual, warranty card and a total of three 8-round magazines.
Our Assessment: The decision to equip West German police with an advanced 9mm service pistol and replace existing 7.65mm Browning-caliber weapons was prompted after the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre. The new firearm was to meet the following requirements: chamber the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge, weigh no more than 1,000 g (35 oz), the pistol’s dimensions would not exceed 180 × 130 × 34 mm, it should have a muzzle energy of no less than 500 J and a service life of at least 10,000-rounds. The pistol was also to be fully ambidextrous, safe to carry with a loaded chamber and able to be quickly drawn and ready to fire instantly. As a result of a competitive bid the German police forces selected three different pistols into service: the Swiss SIG Sauer P225 (designated the P6) and two German designs, the P7 (officially designated the PSP) and the Walther P5. Series production of the P7 started in 1979. Shortly after, the pistol was adopted by the German Federal Police’s counter-terrorism unit (GSG 9) and the German Army’s special forces formations. This pistol was made in 1995. The polygonal rifling is sharp with no erosion and the pistol has a superb trigger pull that is initiated by squeezing the fore grip of the grip frame. While the typical German police issue P7 has a heel-magazine release, this P7M8 has an “American-style” magazine release at the trigger guard. This pistol will make a great addition to any collection. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
