Heckler & Koch HK H&K P7 Squeeze Cock Heel Release Blue 4″ Semi-Automatic Pistol, MFD 1981 9mm Para

SOLD FOR: $2,776.00
LSB#: 
171105MS29

Make: Heckler & Koch

Model: P7

Serial Number: 20418

Year of Manufacture: 1981 (IB Date Code)

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Grip-Cocked, Gas Delayed Blow Back, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol (no magazine included)

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “HECKLER & KOCH GMBH / OBERNDORF/N MADE IN GERMANY” and “9mmx19”, the right is marked with the serial number, eagle over “N” proof and “Hk INC ARL VA 22201”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number, eagle over “N”, date code and Ulm antler.

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 two-piece textured black snythetic with “HK P7” at the bottom of the left panel. The right panel has a couple of light compressions in the smooth portion at the top. Otherwise, the grips have only very light handling marks. There are no cracks or chips. The grips rate in about Excellent overall 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.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a tiny spot of light surface oxidation at the front of the ejection port and the squeeze-cocker shows light operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light 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 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 located on the bottom of the grip frame at the rear of the magazine well. 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: None. Please note, this pistol does not come with a magazine.

Our Assessment: After the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre, the West German Police decided that it was time to replace the .32 Auto Walthers that they were issued to something with a little more power. Size, weight and power requirements were released as well as a requirement that the new pistol be ambidextrous, safe to carry with a chambered round and able to be employed immediately after drawing. Three pistols were selected including the unique HK offering, the P7. The P7 meets all the requirements and makes the gun safe to carry with a chambered round and yet immediately useable with a unique squeeze-cocking mechanism which cocks the pistol when the paddle on the frontstrap is gripped. This pistol was made in 1981, before the M8 and M13 designations were used and before the polymer heat shield was added to the trigger guard. 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 blue finish has only very light handling marks and it appears this pistol was used seldom if at all. 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 P7 Squeeze Cock Heel Release Blue 4" Semi-Automatic Pistol, MFD 1981 9mm Para
Heckler & Koch HK H&K P7 Squeeze Cock Heel Release
Blue 4″ Semi-Automatic Pistol, MFD 1981 9mm Para