Heckler & Koch H&K P7 P-7 9mm Squeeze-Cock HK Semi-Auto Pistol, 1987
SOLD FOR: $2,025.00
WOA#: 240411RW064
Make: Heckler & Koch
Model: P7
Serial Number: 74663
Year of Manufacture: 9-1987 engraved on the slide.
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 “HECKLER & KOCH GMBH / OBERNDORF/N MADE IN GERMANY”, “9mmx19”, the right is marked with the serial number, eagle proof, date and “Nds” in oval. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number and eagle proof. The left side of the frame is marked “HK HKI-Trussville AL”. The bottom of the trigger guard is marked with a two-line warning.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot and is dovetailed into the slide. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched base with two white dots, dovetailed to the slide. The top of the slide has a low profile serrated rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece textured black synthetic panels, with slim thumb shelves. The left panel is marked “HK P7” at the bottom. There is almost no handling wear present. The texturing is strong. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent to Like New condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
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.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This pistol includes one H&K single stack 8 round 9mm magazine in Like New condition.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some rub wear on the cocking grip, the top edges of the slide and the bottom of the magazine. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent to Like New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol features a gas-delayed delayed blow back 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. 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 includes the serial matching H&K box, bristle brush, manual, and 8-round magazine.
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. The pistol was also exported to several countries. This pistol was made in 1987. The polygonal rifling is well defined with no erosion and the pistol has a superb trigger pull that is initiated by squeezing the fore grip of the grip frame. It has very minor finish wear, and has spent almost all its life in storage. As P7s continue to gain in collectability and decrease in availability this is a limited opportunity to get acquire one in this condition. Please see our photos and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
