Need Help With HK P7 Markings

[Sapper771]

I just picked up a used HK P7 9mm pistol. I attempted looking up info on the markings and stamps on this pistol , but I havent been able to find anyhting. The P7 I have does not have a date code, just a four digit serial number, a nitro proof , "nds" , and "DE" on the right side of the slide. Can anyone assist me in finding out what year this P7 was produced and what the "nds" and "DE" mean ? I appreciate all the help. I dont know much about these pistols , this is my first one.

 

[Sapper771]

The Store I purchased this P7 from also had another P7 in the 16XX serial number range. Would it be worth more due to the low serial number ? Thanks again.

 

[Quack]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=315261

Guns marked (Nds) were issued to the Polizei Niedersachsen or "Lower Saxony State Police".

 

[Sapper771]

Quack,

Thank you for the info. I am curious to find out what the "DE" stands for on the slide.
The other mark on the slide (the one in the square box, between the serial and the "nds") was what I thought to be the nitro proof stamp , but I was wrong. I look at it a little closer and it resembles a BMI sample proof firing style mark , but i cant make out the rest of it.

I found these two links on another sight, they didnt help much , but they were decently informative.

http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=54965#Post54965

 

[usp9]

I am curious to find out what the "DE" stands for on the slide.

Newly required export mark for German guns, (maybe began in 2009). Earlier imports just have the Circled Eagle.

Would it be worth more due to the low serial number ?

No.

The only ones that really carry any premium price are those actually marked PSP on the slide. There are only a few hundred of them at both the beginning and the end of production in around 1995 or so.

The Eagle with the 418 is an acceptance mark, usually seen on military pistols. The BWB stands for Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB)

The P7 I have does not have a date code

Certainly made early on...the first several thousand seem to not bear a date code. Probably made around 1980. The first 60,000 P7s (PSP), were delivered between 1980 and 1983, then seem to have trickled out after that.

 

[Sapper771]

USP9,

Thank You so much for the help. These P7s are very interesting.


Thanks again for everyone's help.

 

[fredgoodsell]

This may help. . .

http://www.hkpro.com/index.php?opti...n-hk-firearms&catid=4:special-topics&Itemid=5

 

[NWCP]

The P7 family of pistols are pretty unique and definitely a pleasure to shoot. With its fixed barrel you should be able to get some nice groups going. They are also one of the safest pistols to carry. Unless you squeeze the grip cocking mechanism is will not fire. Enjoy your new pistol.

 

[benderx4]

Imported by HK of Columbus, Georgia. As stated, this was a police trade-in signified by the NDS. The DE is a recent export rollmark which signifies Deutschland (Germany). You are going to love your P7 and it won't be long before you have more than one.

WARNING: Everything you've read about it getting HOT is true. Get some shooting gloves.

 

[Sapper771]

I agree, I do like this P7. It shoots great and points well. It really likes to kick out the spent brass. I have read that the fluted chamber mauls the brass, but I haven't noticed any damage to the brass yet.