Heckler & Koch HK Chantilly P7M13 P7-M13 9mm 4” Squeeze Cocker Pistol 1987
SOLD FOR: $3,425.00
LSB#: WY240925JT070
Make: Heckler & Koch
Model: P7M13
Serial Number: 17-78959
Year of Manufacture: 1987 (IH Date Code)
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Grip-Cocked, Gas Delayed Blow Back, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “P7 M13 / 9mm x 19″ and “HECKLER & KOCH GMBH / OBERNDORF/N MADE IN W-GERMANY”, the right is marked with the serial number, “M13”, eagle over “N” proof and “Hk Inc. CHANTILLY VA”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number, “M13”, eagle over “N”, date code and Ulm antler. The grip panels are marked “Hk P7M13”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The pistol has a three white-dot sighting system. The front sight is a blade with one dot that is dovetailed onto the slide. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched base with two dots, dovetailed onto the slide. The top of the slide has a low profile serrated rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are high-strength polymer with textured sides. There are no cracks or chips. The grips rate in about Excellent, near As New overall 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 a 10 out of 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. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent, near As New 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: This pistol comes with its HK 13rd 9mm magazine in Excellent condition.
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 introduced in a higher capacity, double-stack frame, just in time to be submitted to the US Army trials to replace the 1911. Though the trial ultimately resulted in the adoption of the M9 from Beretta, the P7M13 is still considered by some to be the best version of the P7 series. This pistol was made in 1987 and is in Excellent condition. The polygonal rifling is still highly formed with no erosion and the pistol has a superb trigger pull that is initiated by squeezing the fore grip of the grip frame. Its blued finish has only the slightest of wear. It appears this pistol was used seldom if ever, and is in near As New condition, including the 13-round magazine. All serialized parts are matching. Please see our pictures and good luck! – L.S.
