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The P7 is a German 9×19mm semi-automatic pistol designed by Helmut Weldle and produced from 1978 to 2008 by Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K). It was revealed to the public for the first time in 1976 as the PSP (Polizei-Selbstlade-Pistole—'police self-loading pistol'). Heckler Koch Date of Manufacturer Date Codes If you own a Heckler Koch product, you may be wondering what those numbers and letters stamped on the receiver mean. Well, the two letter code refers to the year the weapon was made. HK CODE LEGEND 0 = A 1 = B 2 = C 3 = D 4 = E 5 = F 6 = G 7 = H 8 = I.

1. Marks and Symbols for the P7 Family The most obvious thing is the Serial Number. It will appear on both the slide and frame. It is XX826 on the left image, 86912 on the right image. More about Serial Numbers is below. The next thing you might notice is the US importer, HK in Chantilly, VA.
2. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number, eagle over “N”, IA date code and Ulm antler. The lower portion of the left grip is marked “HK P7”. The magazine is marked “P7 9X19 / IA”, with 7 witness holes marked from 2 to 8. Barrel Length: 4.13”.

The Heckler & Koch HK41 is a semi-automatic version of the Heckler & Koch G3battle rifle; it was produced by Heckler & Koch for the civilian market in the 1960s.^[1] It is not to be confused with the similarly titled Heckler & Koch G41.

Current status[edit]

It is estimated that fewer than 400 HK41s were produced and even fewer imported into the U.S. for civilian consumption. Today, HK41s can sell for anywhere between $4,500 and $9,000 depending on the condition and the economy at the time. An original 1966 model with the push-pin hole in the receiver can sell for around $37,000. These are very scarce because most of them were used as hosts for full-auto conversions prior to the May 1986 machine gun ban. A full-automatic converted HK41/HKG3 can sell for over $20,000.

Variants[edit]

There are two models of the HK41:

• HK41A2: Fixed stock and semi-auto 'SE' trigger group.
• HK41A3: Retractable 1-position stock and semi-auto 'SE' trigger group.

Versions of the HK41[edit]

• (1962): There are 3 different date stamps from this year in the United States, all with differences. By far the most desirable, and also the rarest, are the 3/62. These models are identical to the G3 Automatic Rifle except for having a swing-down semi-auto 'SE' grip assembly. It was able to be converted to a full-auto G3 by changing the trigger group and bolt, no need to change the location of the push pin or any of the other features. They were all marked G3. This is why it is the most desirable of all semi-automatic G3s, and they are also incredibly rare with less than 3 known to exist in the United States (known as Santa Fe 'swing downs') still in semi-automatic form. Most were registered as full-auto hosts. Their value as full auto hosts is no more or less than any other G3, it is their value as a semi-automatic which is extremely high in comparison to other G3s, having sold on Gunbroker for over $20,000 on two occasions, matching the prices of full automatic G3s. It might be one of the only examples of a fully automatic transferable that is valued the same whether or not it is in the registry. 7/62 is the second most common date from 1962, and like the March labeled guns was marked G3. However, the push pin hole was moved so that a full automatic trigger pack could NOT be installed without major machine work. They were stamped G3. The most common of 1962s are the 11/62, which is identical to the 7/62 except that part of the batch were labeled HK41s. They had the altered location of the push-pin hole, therefore requiring substantial work to turn into a fully automatic G3. There is a mix of G3 and HK41 markings among these date stamps. H&K changed their name to 'HK41' in an attempt to stay ahead of West-German Laws which prohibited civilian ownership of the G3 Automatic Rifle.
• (Early 1966): Unlike the 1962 Semi-Auto G3s, these 1966 models had the 'push-pin' hole in the correct place and thus could be quickly converted to an automatic by replacing the grip assembly with a full-auto 'SEF' trigger group. These had a magnesium phosphate parkerized finish, matching hardwood furniture (stock and forearm grip) and were date stamped '6/66'. Even though these versions have the push-pin hole in the receiver, they were grandfathered in as approved firearms after the passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968.

• (1966–1973): These models have strips of metal welded into the receiver and matching cuts made in the 'SE' trigger group to only allow the insertion of an 'SE' trigger group. These versions still had the a functional 'flapper' magazine release and the push-pin hole. These rifles had a matte black finish with a matching black stock and forearm grip, and were date stamped '11/66'. Very few of the 1966 models got into the U.S. However, between 1967 and 1974, none of these models were imported into the U.S, in part due to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• (1974): These models had the locking-pin tabs eliminated on the front end of the grip assembly, and the corresponding locking-pin hole ('push-pin' hole) and bushing at the base of the receiver had a 'U'-shaped piece of metal inserted to prevent the attachment of a full-auto 'SEF' trigger group. This makes the 'flapper' magazine-release paddle between the trigger guard and magazine well inoperative, making the redundant release button on the right-hand side of the receiver the only way to eject the magazine. It also had the cocking-lever endcap altered to prohibit the mounting of most models of the HK G3 bayonet and had the snap rings on the barrel removed so that it couldn't fire rifle grenades. These were painted black with a semi-gloss finish and were date stamped '1/74'.

United States Importers[edit]

• Golden State Arms Co., Santa Fe Division [Pasadena, CA] — From 1962 to 1966.
• Security Arms Company (SACO) [Arlington, VA] — From 1974 to 1979.
• Heckler & Koch [Arlington, VA] — Took over the US import business themselves in 1980

HK91[edit]

Variants[edit]

There are four models of the HK91:

• HK91A2: Fixed stock and semi-auto 'SE' or '0-1' trigger group.
• HK91A3: Retractable 1-position stock and semi-auto 'SE' or '0-1' trigger group.
• HK91A4: Fixed stock, semi-auto 'SE' or '0-1' trigger group and Select Polygonal Bore.
• HK91A5: Retractable 1-position stock, semi-auto 'SE' or '0-1' trigger group and Select Polygonal Bore.

There were only 50 HK91s imported in 1974. For these, H&K dropped the month from the date code and replaced it with the number '19' in order to completely spell out the year of manufacture. Since they were built on surplus HK41 receivers, the end result was '19/74'. For the 1975 models, they stamped the year without the '/' in the middle.The reasons why Heckler & Koch renamed the HK41 in 1974 are unclear. Part of their reasoning could have been that they wanted to change the perception of the rifle as being a semi-automatic sporting rifle instead of a paramilitary rifle. Furthermore, gun laws that were adopted in West Germany around that time prohibited the civilian ownership of paramilitary rifles. (As a side note, HK41s that were sold in West Germany came without flash suppressors because they were prohibited under the West German gun laws). As a result, Heckler & Koch modified the weapon with a plate welded inside the receiver to prevent the mounting of a full-auto 'SEF' fire control group and re-designated the rifle as the Heckler & Koch HK91.^[1][2] Late pattern HK41s and HK91s are virtually identical in appearance (except for the receiver markings and the retaining hole of the cocking tube end cap) and all their parts are interchangeable. The last few HK91s that were delivered to the U.S. in 1989 were blocked by customs after President George H. W. Bush issued an Executive Order banning the importation of 'non-sporting' rifles. These were slightly modified, to remove 'non-sporting' features like the flash suppressor, and the receivers re-stamped as the HK911, forming a transitional model between the HK91 and the HK SR9.

The HK91 is rather valuable in the United States firearm market since it was banned from further importation by executive order in 1989. Only 48,817 HK91s were imported into the U.S. prior to 1989. The retail price for an HK91 in the late 1970s was roughly $380 for the standard A2 models and $50 more for the A3 version. Prior to 1979, H&K did limited production runs of HK91s with polygonal rifle barrels. These were only $10 more than their standard counterparts. Today, original HK91s often fetch over $2000. The early 50 1974 'SACO' imports that are in good condition and have the old style 'SF' marked grip frame housings can bring a premium and are very desirable among H&K collectors. So are the 1988 and 1989 'Chantilly' models, which have the same satin semi-gloss black finish as the later HK SR9s.

Licensed copies of the G3 and HK-91 were produced in Greece by Hellenic Arms Industry or 'EBO', using factory tooling purchased from Heckler & Koch. A small number of these HK-91 clones, which are functionally and aesthetically identical to the German-made rifles, were imported into America by Springfield Armory, Inc. and sold under the designation SAR-8. These rifles, which ceased being imported in 1994, are not to be confused with later Springfield-made SAR-8 model rifles which feature cast aluminum receivers and are considered of markedly lower quality, being valued at far less than the original Greek models.

As of today, HK-91 clones are available, such as the PTR-91 (Formerly JLD), which are built on the tooling used by arms-maker FMP to make the receivers of the Portuguese military's versions of the G3, the M/961 and M/963. Heckler & Koch's receiver tooling was sold to the American company Ohio Rapid Fire, which was in the process of setting up to produce receivers until the passing of the company owner, Todd Grove. Ohio Rapid Fire has since closed its doors in 2010.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abHKPro - 'The HK41: An HKPRO Exclusive Special In-Depth Feature' (Accessed May 28, 2006) Archived May 18, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
2. ^HK G3 SpecificationsArchived 2006-06-21 at the Wayback Machine (Accessed May 28, 2006)

The next thing you might notice is the US importer, HK in Chantilly, VA. US importers are required to stamp or engrave their name on any guns they import. All the 'official' HK imports will be by HK in Chantilly. Some 'gray market' imports may show other importers

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The Date Code is circled in red on the first image, IG. It is IE on the second image. More on Date Codes below.

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The M13 or M8 (obviously) mean it is an M13 or an M8. Without an M number, it is likely a PSP. If the magazine has the release at the bottom, it is a PSP.

Note the marks in the second picture are all shiny, bare steel. This is because they are applied by the proofing house after the gun has been completed and finished by HK. The serial number was also applied last by HK, and is also bare steel. If those marks are not shinny as in the first image, the gun has been refinished (or the owner put a dab of cold bluing on them).

Proofing

Every gun in Europe must be sent to an independent Proofing House. They will fire the gun with a 'proofing load' -- a round overloaded with powder. If the gun doesn't explode, they will stamp their marks on the slide and frame -- on the barrel itself sometimes, especially if the gun has interchangeable barrels. The 'bird' is a 'Federal Eagle' and with the 'N' under it that means the gun was proofed with smokeless power, Nitrocellulose. The 'antler' is the sign of the proof house, in this case one in Ulm. Experts will tell you HK uses this proofing house exclusively but that isn't true, you may see other proofing house marks.

The Mystery Mark

Some P7 pistols were imported into the United States that have had a certain mark removed from the slide prior to export from Germany:

I am told BWB means the German 'Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung' which translates to 'Federal Bureau of Military Technical Procurement.' It also could be 'Bundeswehr Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung' which transaltes to 'Federal Armed Forces Defense Technology and Procurement', as the Germans refer to their armed forces as the Bundeswehr.

Date Codes

Hk P7 Serial Numbers And Manufacturing Dates

Hk P7 Serial Numbers And Dates Of Manufacture

Serial Numbers

Below are supposedly the serial number prefixes for each model.
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Hk P7 Serial Numbers And Dates