Heckler & Koch H&K Stainless USP45 V1 .45 Auto 4.41″ Semi-Automatic Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,157.98
LSB: LSB260611JS068
Make: Heckler & Koch
Model: USP45 V1 (stainless slide)
Serial Number: 25-030826
Year of Manufacture: 1997 / ATF Classification: Modern
Caliber/Gauge: .45 Auto
Action Type: Semi-automatic, single/double action, decocker/safety, accepts detachable magazines, V1 configuration
Barrel Length: 4.41″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a white dot, dovetailed into the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch with two white dots, dovetailed into the slide. There is light oxidation on both of the sights.
Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are integral to the black polymer frame and have square checkering on the front and back straps with texturing on the sides. The dust cover has a proprietary accessory rail. The grips show moderate handling wear with scattered scuffs and scratches throughout. Two of the pins in the frame have quite a bit of oxidation on them. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the polygonal rifling is sharp with heavy fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: The stainless metal rates at about 90%. There are scattered rub marks and scratches. Most notable is some scuffing at the front, consistent with an impact. There is moderate operational wear visible. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this firearm rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One 10rd magazine
Our Assessment: The Heckler & Koch USP was developed in the early 1990s as a robust service pistol incorporating a polymer frame, modified Browning-type locked-breech action, polygonal rifling, and HK’s modular trigger system. The full-size USP45 followed as the large-caliber member of the family and uses a 4.41″ barrel with standard 10 and 12 round magazine configurations. This example is an early stainless-slide USP45 configured as Variant 1, providing conventional DA/SA operation with a frame-mounted control lever serving as both manual safety and decocker. The stainless-slide configuration gives this pistol the distinctive two-tone appearance associated with early commercial USP production.
The stainless metal rates at about 90%, with scattered rub marks, scratches, moderate operational wear, and more notable scuffing at the front of the slide, likely from an impact or drop. The black polymer frame rates in Good condition with moderate handling wear, scattered scuffs and scratches, and oxidation present on two frame pins, but no chips or cracks. Both sights also show light oxidation. The bore is bright with sharp polygonal rifling and heavy fouling, but no erosion, rating 9/10. The action functions correctly, and the markings remain clear and complete. The pistol includes one 10-round magazine. Overall, this stainless-slide Heckler & Koch USP45 V1 rates in Good condition and remains an attractive early example of HK’s full-size .45 Auto USP. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids!
-CR