Liquidation of my collection: Heckler & Koch Mod. P7 M13 Cal. 9mm

The Heckler & Koch P7 M13 in caliber 9mm Luger is one of the most technologically innovative and today one of the most exclusive collector pistols in the world. Its development history ranges from the criteria of German police authorities to secret US military trials.The 1972 Munich Olympics attack drastically revealed the inadequate armament of the German police (at that time often still in the weak caliber 7.65 mm Browning). The Interior Ministers' Conference demanded a new, safe service pistol in the powerful caliber 9mm Luger with immediate readiness to fire without manual disengagement of the safety. The designer Helmut Weldle developed the PSP (Polizei-Selbstlade-Pistole), which was presented in 1976. It was officially numbered as P7 (Pistole 7) by the procurement office and produced in series from 1979. It was used, among others, by the GSG 9 and the Bavarian state police.In the early 1980s, the US military was looking for a successor to the outdated Colt M1911 in the XM9 program. A magazine capacity of at least 10, ideally more rounds, was required. The birth of the M13: The original P7 (also called P7 M8) only had a single-row 8-round magazine. For the US tender, Heckler & Koch then developed the P7 A13 variant with a double-row magazine for 13 cartridges. Although the weapon lost the US test to the Beretta 92 due to extremely high production costs, HK released the modifications from 1983/1984 as the P7 M13 for the commercial market and special units.The European magazine catch at the bottom of the grip frame was replaced by a lever operable from both sides directly behind the trigger guard. Heat protection: Since the gas-delayed system above the trigger became very hot due to the high rate of fire of the larger magazine, HK integrated a heat shield made of plastic in the trigger guard. The grip frame had to be widened and slightly lengthened, giving the weapon a noticeably bulkier appearance.The weapon has no traditional manual safety. Only when the hand squeezes the distinctive cocking lever at the front of the grip frame is the firing pin cocked. If the lever is released, the weapon is immediately and absolutely drop-safe and decocked.Part of the powder gases is directed through a small bore in front of the cartridge chamber into a cylinder under the barrel. A piston located there delays the rearward movement of the slide until the projectile has left the barrel.Since the polygon barrel is fixed in the housing and does not tilt like in the Browning system, the P7 M13 has legendary inherent accuracy.Due to the extremely elaborate, completely steel-milled construction, the manufacturing costs were no longer economically competitive in the era of modern polymer pistols (like the Glock 17). Today, the P7 M13 is considered a "cult classic."The exact year of manufacture is 1988 (Code II). No warning label: Pistols from this production period do not yet have the large, visually disturbing warning labels (“Warning: Read Manual”) on the slide compared to later models (from around the 1990s).The engraving “Heckler & Koch GmbH Oberndorf/N. Made in W.-Germany” confirms that the P7 M13 was manufactured directly in the main factory in Oberndorf am Neckar for the European market and is not a re-import from the USA.It is sold in the original packaging with a second magazine (see pictures).It comes from an inherited collection that I am gradually dissolving after careful consideration. It is not easy to part with these pieces, but they should go into the hands of people who appreciate their quality and history.The pistol can of course be viewed and inspected on site by appointment. I place great value on transparency so that you can personally verify the condition of the weapon.
The price is negotiable. However, please remain realistic.Since I am liquidating the entire collection, more interesting and high-quality firearms will be offered in the coming weeks. So it's worth taking a look at my other listings.I look forward to your inquiry and am happy to answer any questions.Note: The sale is exclusively to persons with a valid acquisition permit and in compliance with all applicable firearms laws. The description was made to the best of my knowledge and belief. Errors, typos, and prior sale reserved.