Heckler & Koch HK P7 Heel Release Squeeze Cocking 9mm Semi Auto Pistol 1981
SOLD FOR: $2,133.00
LSB#: LSB250519KS028
Make: Heckler & Koch
Model: P7
Serial Number: 32800
Year of Manufacture: 1981 IB date code
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
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 “32800 HK INC ARL VA 22201”. The right side of the frame is marked “32800 IB”.
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 only very minor handling with some very light surface level lines in the borders. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good+ 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 shows some minor carbon and copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains 97% of its finish. The finish is thinning at some edges from use. 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. The inside of the dustcover shows some carbon build up. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good 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 2 magazines marked P7 9×19. Both magazines are in Very Good condition.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes two magazines and an HK P7 box.
Our Assessment: The Heckler & Koch P7, especially an original 1981 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 decocks 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.
