Make: Heckler & Koch, imported by PW Arms
Model: P7
Serial Number: 47110
Year of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Grip-Cocked, Gas Delayed Blow Back, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol
Barrel Length: 4"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot dovetailed onto the slide. The rear sight is a square notch 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, the left panel is marked "HK P7" at the bottom. The grips have even light handling wear with a few small marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the polygonal rifling is well defined. There is infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The slide has scattered light wear consistent with holster use. There is light handling wear in the grip areas. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are mostly clear, the BMI mark has been struck-out. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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 comes in a black plastic serial-matching HK case with manual, matching test target, total of three 8-round magazines, and disassembly tool.
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 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge, weigh no more than 1,000 g (35 oz), the pistol's dimensions would not exceed 180x130x34 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 P6) and two German designs, the PSP (P7) 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 1982 and marked 'BMI' for the Bundesministerium des Innern, the Federal Ministry of the Interior. The polygonal rifling is still well defined and the pistol has a superb trigger pull that is initiated by squeezing the grip frame. It has finish wear consistent with its service and comes with a serial matching box and test target. Whether you're looking to collect or to carry, this is a nice HK to add to any collection. Please see our pictures and good luck!
