Description
A Rare, Master-Built Expression of German Precision
This is one of those pieces that stops you in your tracks, not because it’s loud or ornate, but because every surface, every line, every angle feels intentional. The Heckler & Koch P7 M13 Nickel Long Slide is already an uncommon configuration in the world of P7 variants, but this example stands apart even within that rarefied category. It is built in the spirit of HK’s finest special-order work: extended slide, nickel-finished upper assembly, wood-gripped frame, and the unmistakable engineering DNA that made the P7 platform legendary.
Chambered in 9mm, this long-slide configuration brings the P7’s famous gas-delayed blowback system into a completely different balance profile. The additional slide length gives the pistol a stretched, almost monolithic silhouette, enhancing sight radius, smoothing recoil impulse, and adding a sense of subdued authority. Paired with the factory compensator integrated at the end of the barrel, the pistol feels uniquely planted, redirecting gas forward to reduce muzzle rise and give each shot that tuned, match-grade flatness competitors dream of.
The nickel-finished slide and compensator create a bold contrast to the dark, finely machined steel frame. It reflects light in a muted, almost liquid way, subtle, not mirror-bright, showcasing sharp facets along the slide and the distinctive HK machine work around the ejection port and front flats. The hand-cut wood grips add warmth and texture, tying together an aesthetic that feels both elegant and mechanical, almost like a prototype built for a senior HK engineer rather than a catalog offering.
Every component on the pistol is original to the build, with matching numbers throughout, confirming this as a cohesive, purpose-built piece rather than a later assembly. The trigger, squeeze-cocker lever, and internal gas system remain in excellent condition, with the clean, crisp mechanical feel that made the P7 M13 a benchmark for control and safety.
The pistol comes presented in a fitted wood display case lined in green felt—a classic presentation that highlights the piece as the collectible it is. An additional magazine is included, also matching the period and configuration.
This is not merely a P7 variant. It is one of the most striking and seldom-seen expressions of the platform, long slide, nickel, compensated, and configured for the double-stack M13 system. For HK collectors, pieces like this sit comfortably in the “you don’t see these again” category.
A true gallery-level firearm, rare, mechanically fascinating, and visually unforgettable.
