Heckler & Koch HK H&K P7M8 P7-M8 4″ Squeeze Cocker 9mm Luger Blue 4″ Semi-Auto Pistol & Box, MFD 1995

SOLD FOR: $3,205.00
LSB#: 
181015PR27

Make: Heckler & Koch

Model: P7M8

Serial Number: 16-119019

Year of Manufacture: 1995 (KF 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 “HECKLER & KOCH GMBH / OBERNDORF/N MADE IN GERMANY” and “9mm X 19?, the right is marked with the serial number, “M8”, eagle over “N” proof and “Hk Inc. Sterling VA”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number, “M8”, eagle over “N”, date code and Ulm antler. The left grip panel is marked “Hk P7M8”.

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 only very light handling marks. 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.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The slide has a couple of light marks on the right flat toward the front and there are light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine-Excellent 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 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 black plastic Heckler and Koch box with the serial number molded into the front face of the lid, an assortment of factory paperowork including manual, a gas-cylinder scraping tool, a bore brush with plastic cover and a total of two 8-round magazines. The box’s exterior shows light scuffs from storage. The interior has little wear. Overall, the box is in about Fine-plus condition. The magazines show very little operational wear with intact feed lips and strong springs, in Fine-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 adopted by the German Federal Police’s counter-terrorism unit (GSG 9) and the German Army’s special forces formations. The P7 was produced primarily by H&K but also under license by the Greek defense firm Hellenic Arms Industry as well as in Mexico by the Departamento de Industria Militar (DIM), as a sidearm for general officers and staff. The pistol was also exported to several countries. This pistol was made in 1995. The polygonal rifling is still 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. Its blued finish has only the slightest of imperfections and it appears this pistol was used seldom if at all. It comes with its original box, two magazines, cleaning brush, manual and gas cylinder scraping tool. Please see our pictures and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CANNOT be transferred as a dealer sale but CAN be transferred as a PPT in our Simi Valley location. This does not apply to out of state residents.

Heckler & Koch HK H&K P7M8 P7-M8 4" Squeeze Cocker 9mm Luger Blue 4" Semi-Auto Pistol & Box, MFD 1995
Heckler & Koch HK H&K P7M8 P7-M8 4″ Squeeze Cocker
9mm Luger Blue 4″ Semi-Auto Pistol & Box, MFD 1995