Heckler & Koch HK P7 Heel Release Squeeze Cocking 9mm Semi Auto Pistol 1983
SOLD FOR: $2,502.69
LSB#: LSB250731RP003
Make: Heckler & Koch
Model: P7
Serial Number: 51099
Year of Manufacture: 1983 ID date code
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Squeeze-Cocked, Gas Delayed Blow Back, Semi-Automatic, 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 right side of the slide is marked “51099 HK INC ARL VA 22201”. The right side of the frame is marked “51099 ID”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white dotted blade dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a rectangular notch sight dovetailed to the slide with two white dots. 3 DOT White.
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 almost handling with some very light surface level lines in the borders. There are no chips or cracks. 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. The feed ramp is smooth and shiny. If this pistol had been fired outside of factory testing it was very little. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains 99% of its finish. 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 but there are some old oil lines from storage. The only notable mark is on the right side leading edge of the slide. 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 4 magazines marked P7 9×19. The magazines are in Excellent condition.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes four x magazines, the HK tool, the test target and an HK P7 box.
Our Assessment: The Heckler & Koch P7, especially an original 1983 production model, is one of the most distinctive and innovative service pistols ever developed. Chambered in 9mm and fed from an 8-round single-stack magazine, the P7 stands out for its unique gas-delayed blowback system, which uses gas tapped from the barrel to retard the rearward motion of the slide, resulting in minimal recoil and extremely fast follow-up shots. This system also contributes to the pistol’s famously low bore axis and excellent accuracy.
One of its signature features is the front strap squeeze-cocking mechanism. The pistol remains in a “safe” state until the shooter firmly squeezes the front of the grip, cocking the internal striker. Releasing it immediately de-cocks the pistol. The heel-style magazine release, a common feature on European sidearms of the era. This example retains the original grips, which, combined with its early ‘80s production date, gives it strong collector appeal. The P7 gained notoriety for its precision and engineering, and served with several German police forces and special units, prized for its compact size, exceptional build quality, and mechanical ingenuity. Today, original examples like this are highly sought after by both shooters and collectors. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
