Heckler & Koch HK P7M13 P7-M13 9mm 4″ Squeeze Cocker Pistol, MFD 1989
SOLD FOR: $4,130
LSB#: 231222DH403
Make: Heckler & Koch
Model: P7M13
Serial Number: 17-83980
Year of Manufacture: 1989 (IK 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. Sterling 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, showing no significant wear or damage. There are no cracks or chips. The grips rate in about Excellent 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 is New Old Stock and was received directly from the distributor. It retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is just barely thinning at some edges from storage. There are scant faint handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. 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 serial matching case, cleaning rod in its protective sheath, gas cylinder cleaning tool, and two single 13-round magazines. Please note, no magazine will be included if prohibited by your local laws.
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 1989 and is in Fine-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 and it appears this pistol was used seldom if at all. It comes with its original box, gas cylinder scraping tool, and a total of two 13-round magazines. Please see our pictures and good luck!
-Greenfield
