We have also seen a few black paper boxes. HK pistols use a two letter date code to identify the year of manufacture. Also included is the accessory box which houses the magazines and barrels; the hinge is broken but otherwise the box is sound, in about Very Good condition. The manual underwent some changes and The gun is 45 years old and we do not know if it was stored with ammunition in the magazine. Early barrels in 9mm short and .22 long rifle have linear grooves in the chamber, four in the 9mm and eight in the .22. The pistol automatically cocks the hammer after a round is fired. You must log in or register to post here. Today, the innovative spirit builds off the invention of the concealed carry gun with the PPK series by creating the PPQ, PPS and Q5 Match Steel Frame series. However, why do we mention this? is not explained. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “Mod HK4 / HECKLER & KOCH GMBH / OBERNDORF/N / MADE IN GERMANY”, with eagle over “N” proof, found again on each barrel, the installed barrel is marked “7,65”. civilian guns run from 10,001 to 35,800. 25,800 were sold on the civilian market. The project originated in 1966 and the HK4 went to market in 1968. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. shows minor technical changes which were not mentioned in all the sources we have. Heckler & Koch always claimed that the production of the HK4 was very cost efficient due to the deep-drawing process of the slide. The HK 4 is a straight-blowback, double-action to single-action pistol. Most standalone pistols were sold in .380 ACP and .32 ACP. The extra barrels are marked “100487 / .22 LR”, “100070 / 9K” and “100067 / 6.35”. HK Informational Forums one of the last dinosaurs of the blow-back era. Alex Seidel had been the primary engineer involved in the production of the Mauser HSc pistol, so the HSc design formed Serial numbers 10001 to 36550 were for commercial distribution. shown in the late manual. of the case to flow into the groove and thereby delays the opening of the breech. On the finger extension, the serial number was often pantograph engraved into that extension. The serial number is on the underside of the frame in front of the trigger guard. They were originally imported as the 41 and 43, respectively, and if you look at the coding, you'll see they are identified as "Paramilitary" rifles -- which to this day I maintain that they are. In 1971 H&R imported a special edition of the HK4 (second variant)  to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the company (serial numbers HR00001 to HR08700). This article will take a look at the origins of the Mass production of this pistol started in 1968 and continued until 1984. Twelve thousand pistols were produced for the German police and other government agencies in the .32 ACP (7.65×17mm Browning SR)caliber with the designation P11 and were serial numbered 40001 to 52400. Each magazine is inscribed with its caliber to prevent confusion. He also reports that the German Custom Police (Zoll) received 12,400 pistols in 7.65mm Browning between 1970 and 1974 and They have the HK CHANTILLY Va inscription on the right side and show the word “BUND” on the frame clearly indicating that the guns were made for the German Government. Search for: FAQ. Security Arms of Arlington, Virginia had been importing other Heckler & Koch pistols, so they took up the HK4. levels of the Walther PPK. they put the Mauser facility back into production through 1946, and even after that time, as they were shipping major machinery back to France, some arms-making activity may have continued. Indeed the pricing of the HK4 was quite interesting. This feature has continued in current H&K pistols. During this time, close to 40,000 pistols were produced. The safety incorporates a decocking mechanism that can safely decock the pistol with a round in the chamber. negotiated with the French before the factory was demolished. This pistol is in great condition and comes with 1 magazine (Stamped 3/72). The HK4 with serial Speaking of which, let's talk about the HK4. Make: Heckler & Koch. In this case the pressure of the discharged shot forces the brass Early magazines did not have a magazine shoe. After the factory was closed, most ex-employees were completely out of © Copyright 2011-2021 All Rights Reserved. HK4 pistols from this period are marked on the right side of the slide: HK CHANTILLY Va. Jürgen Schönbeck reports that Heckler & Koch produced 38,200 pistols between 1968 and 1984 [3]. A few years later Heckler & Koch decided to produce a service pistol. Two magazines are marked “7,65”, the other three are marked for .22, .25 and .380 calibers. They certainly had a major impact on the prosperity and economic growth of their region. Collapse All Expand ... please), daytime telephone number, e-mail address, the serial number of the firearm, return authorization number and details of the problem experienced (stating the brand and type of ammunition used when the problem occurred) or work desired. The company website states, justifiably, that Heckler & Koch helped rebuild Germany after it had stamped on right; holster with identical stampings was also available. Heavy production of the pistol started in 1968 and it was in production until the mid 1980's. that some of these pistols came with .22 long rifle barrel sets for training. The Second Variant has a metal plate fixed to the slide which contains the inscription and serrations, such that the serrations are forward of the grips. Serial numbers run from 40,001 to 52,400. grips. The stylized Mod HK4  stamp has been moved to the rear of the slide, behind the safety lever. The barrels have six grooves with a right-hand twist. The three-line inscription, in all capital sans-serif Government agencies received 12,000 pistols in the .32 ACP caliber with the designation P11 and were serial numbered 40001 to 52400. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a one piece checkered brown plastic stock with nice color variation in the details, please see our pictures. We did not fire this handgun. Caliber: The pistol is called the “HK4” because it can accept 4 different calibers; included is a .22 Long Rifle, .25 ACP, .32 ACP and .380 ACP barrel. Action Type: Double / Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol. In the 9mm short barrel the grooves do not extend the full length of the chamber and are deeper at the center. Another patent related to the HSc was US2107359, granted to Ernst Altenberger for the HSc barrel retention mechanism. According to Weaver, Speed, and Schmid, in their book Mauser Pistolen:  “Mauser-Werke AG, Oberndorf was targeted and bombed by the Allies on February 22, 1945. The HK 4 was designated “4” because the pistol had the ability to be modular in four calibers. Using the double-action, we were lucky if we hit In 1955 Germany joined NATO and the German Bundeswehr (Federal Defense Service) was founded. The letter will correspond with the number. $ 1,899.99. Heckler & Koch shipped the guns to the French MAS company (Manufacture des Armes de St. Etienne). The three centerfire calibers that the pistol can use are:.25 ACP (6.35×16mmSR); .32 ACP (7.65×17mm Browning SR); .380 ACP (9×17mm Short). The single action trigger pull is much lighter at about 1.7 kilograms, or about 4 The sights are quite small and difficult to see. The company then focused on manufacturing gauges and specialized In .22  these grooves extend the full length of the chamber. This was a little difficult because there were still some Allied restrictions on gun sales. Harrington & Richardson delivered the HK 4 to customers as a standard two-box set in .380 ACP and .22 LR. that all weapons facilities in Germany were to be demolished, but the French were desperate for weapons for their new war in Indochina and their own infrastructure had been badly degraded, so interchangeable barrels, and H&K tried the same thing 35 years later. Matched Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “Heckler & Koch GMBH / Oberndorf /N Made In Germany” and “MOD HK4”. Year of Manufacture: 1967, The First Year of Production. The pistol looks to have been used infrequently and was well taken care of in the interim. The gun consists of four main components: slide, barrel and recoil spring assembly, frame, and magazine. developed by H&K. Grips are made of black or brown plastic and are attached to the frame from the back with a single screw. There were also some engraved presentation pistols, though we have few details about them. Ultimately both failed, although Heckler & Koch went on to become one of the premier weapon-makers of Europe. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition. All rights reserved.Click on the pictures to open a larger version in a new window. Year of Manufacture: 1967, The First Year of Production. Late buffers The HK 4 pocket pistol was first introduced by Heckler & Koch in 1967 making it the first pistol produced by the company. The core of the new company was the Ingenieurbüro Heckler (Engineering Office Heckler) which Edmund Heckler founded in 1948. August Menz had also tried to compete against the Walther PPK with his PB Spezial with However, when we examine our pistols we realize that all our guns are as While Heckler & Koch today has a number of well-known firearms in world-wide use, some of their early products are nearly forgotten. Early guns have a very rough and heavy double action trigger pull in the vicinity of 9 kilograms, or about 20 pounds. That being said there is no rust or pitting in the bore or anywhere in the pistol. Lock, Stock & Barrel Investments Mass production of this pistol started in 1968 and continued until 1984. US importers are required to stamp or engrave their name on any guns they import. Some patents are specific to the Mauser HSc, but may also apply to the HK4: Patent-drawing for the safety, also showing the hammer design, Patent DE691840. Once The official company history on the Heckler & Koch website simply says they “...saved what they could from the ruins, thus laying the the basis for the HK4. So the HK4 was, with the exception of the German Zoll and the Berlin Police, not very successful as a service pistol. have a piece of sheet steel on both sides. M1: Harrington & Richardson was assigned serial number ranges 4660001 through 4800000, 5488247 through 5793847, and 400 rifles numbered from 6034330 through 6034729. Three former Mauser engineers, Edmund Heckler, Alex Seidel, and Theodor Koch, wished to support economic development and provide jobs. A distinctive gold name plate and gold trigger accent each pistol. Some have brown grips like the first The magazines hold eight rounds, except for the 9mm short which holds seven. The hammer is decocked by putting the safety in the “safe” position and pulling the trigger, which allows the hammer to fall without striking the firing pin. The major components, such as the barrel, bolt, hammer, operating rod, safety, and trigger housing were stamped with a numeric drawing number and the manufacturer's initials. Serial numbers started over with SA501 with the A-models in 1957 and again with SB501 with the B-line in 1959. The pistol comes in a factory box that has its serial number printed out on the side, there is a date sticker on top that reads “JAN, 1 9 19…” the rest is scraped, the box has some light to mild marks, rating in Fine condition. Serial number- 48557. Another has HIBBARD stamped on left side and MODEL W.H. The safety lever on the left side of the frame blocks the firing pin and pushes it down out of reach of the hammer. shows three H&K pistols and lists both company names:  Heckler & Koch, Inc. and Security Arms Co., Inc., with the address in Arlington Virginia. tooling and in 1955 it began production of military equipment. the grooves and the case “swims” in the chamber. the h&r bicycle hammerless model was only listed in the catalogs as a seperate model thru 1920. the 2 inch barrel remained an option on the regular H&R hammerless through the end of production in 1942. collectors to day refer to all 2 inch barrel versions as the bicycle model no matter when they were made. A very limited number of four caliber sets were also imported by H&R and are much sought after by collectors. The frame is made of pressure cast aluminum, which is surface hardened. In the year 1974 Heckler & Koch sold 555 second variant pistols to the police of West Berlin. However, when the 1961 C-line was introduced, the serial numbers kept going with the SB numbers rather than starting over. In theory these grooves allow for the elimination of a heavy slide and an overly-stiff recoil spring. The pistol incorporates a plastic buffer in the frame. work. We see differences in the length of the screw of the breech plate, the form of the striker, the hammer The first There are no cracks or major damages. The right side of the slide is unmarked. The balance is seen as some small marks on the right side of the slide, along with some faint scuffs on the frame. The Heckler & Koch Model 4 Pistolby Dr. Stefan Klein and Ed Buffaloe, The HK4 – first step to pistol production by Heckler & Koch. Serial numbers 10001-36550 were built for commercial use. 1968 an One on-line source states that the three sneaked into the Mauser factory to rescue much-needed equipment before it could be destroyed or removed, though Manfred Kersten states that the three A Mauser HSc cost 240 DM in 1969. Though it was moderately priced, production numbers did not approach the One of us found that the small spur of the hammer pinches the web if his hand during recoil. also describes the new screwdriver. Hence each spring is fixed to its respective barrel so they do not get mixed up. hollow point and hardball ammunition in the 9mm Short (.380) caliber--this may be due to a weakened magazine spring. So Heckler & Koch was able to compensate for different case materials and qualities. A – 0 B – 1 C – 2 D – 3 E – 4 F – 5 G – 6 H – 7 I – 8 been mostly destroyed during the war. The rear sight is a square notched base which is dovetailed onto the slide. numbers above HR02000 have the standard black nameplate and trigger. SOLD FOR: $1,440 Make: Heckler & Koch Model: HK4 Serial Number: 22149 Year of Manufacture: 1973 Caliber: .22 Long Rifle with barrels for .32 ACP (7.65mm) and .380 ACP (9mm Kurz) Action Type: Traditional Double Action Semi-Automatic (DA/SA) with Removable Magazine. Heckler & Koch Model 4 – German Police – No Import Stamp! There were approximately thirty-eight thousand pistols produced during this time. The pistol remarkably takes four different calibers and can be converted for rimfire operation, for details please visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_HK4. The most interesting point is that the early cutaway drawing the target. Serial numbers 10001 to 36550 were for commercial distribution. There were approximately thirty-eight thousand pistols produced during this time. Additionally, we find engraved presentation pistols in very small numbers. On this version of the HK4, the nameplate contained the following inscription: Harrington & Richardson Inc. Worcester, Mass: USA Made In Germany To the right of the inscription was the circular H&R logo with 1871 to the left and 1971 to the right. The stock has a left side thumb rest; the stock has but a few light scuffs. This probably happened sometime in 1974, as the HK4 is still listed as imported by Later pistols came with a red plastic screwdriver which contained a cleaning kit. To the right of the inscription was the circular H&R logo with 1871 to the left and 1971 to the right. Early pistols had a very simple cleaning rod, one end of which formed a A lot like this does not come around often, this is a great opportunity to get an Excellent condition piece! Heckler & Koch enjoyed rapid economic success and in 1952 new factory buildings were erected. Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are 5 magazines, two of which are for 7.65mm Auto, the others are for .22 Long Rifle, .25 ACP and .380 ACP. The front of Serial number – 323273K. The serial … The buffer, which is loosely installed in the frame, can be lost during cleaning or can wear out and needs to be replaced periodically.” This is a unique pistol that was made in the first year of production, in fact it was the 453rd Model 4 made and comes with 4 barrels, 5 magazines, 2 factory boxes and a cleaning rod, making this a superb find for HK collectors; in a conversation with a passing customer, it was mentioned that .380 out of such a pistol is a bit harsh, we agree, which is why it is nice to shoot the other three smaller calibers without destroying your hand with the sharp snap of .380 ACP. Model: HK4. 000004 would be the 4th one produced--good luck getting that one! So it is not surprising that the HK4 is closely related to the Mauser HSc. Currently, these are the production numbers / serial number range for the HK4: Production Numbers / Serial Number Ranges - 2,000 (H&R 100th Anniversary) (HR 00001 - HR 02000) - 8,000 (H&R standard production)(HR 02001 - HR 10000) - 30,000 (civilian market) (10001-40000) - 12,400 (German Police) (40001-52400)(555 French MAS manufactured) (51566-52120)(1973-1974) Its name is derived from the tool-free interchangeability of the Unfortunately Edmund Heckler did not live to see the great success of this product, as he died in 1960. To compensate for the stiff recoil of the light slide, a buffer plate is attached to the slide stop at the front of the frame. There have been model number changes over the years, most notably the models 91 and 93. There were approximately thirty-eight thousand pistols produced during this time. was first used by the Fritz Mann Company in the Model 1920 Mann Pistol which had an annular M1: Harrington & Richardson was assigned serial number ranges 4660001 through 4800000, 5488247 through 5793847, and 400 rifles numbered from 6034330 through 6034729. Perhaps there are more variants we have yet to discover. Barrel sets for the HK4  were 50 DM each. The interchangeable barrels were an interesting marketing technique. It is thought that the basic design of the HK 4 is based on that of the Mauser HSc. This pistol is in great condition and still has the bakelite grips. More about Serial Numbers is below. Serial Number: 10454. According to George C. Nonte, writing in 1977, the later guns have a much improved double action trigger pull, though he still maintained that it was not as good as the Mauser HSc. The HK4 was the first step the company made in the self-loading pistol market. One cleaning rod is provided as photographed. However, a certain number of these guns were later exported to the US. fabrication company, since they already had a trained workforce. Top:  Mauser HScBottom:  Heckler & Koch HK4. The magazine bodies for the large calibers are all quite similar, though the .22 magazine has a distinctive look. Later this was introduced for the customs police and eventually became available on the civilian market. a serial number in the 194,000 range would be some time between 1915 and … LSB#: 160927WK05. The HK 4 pocket pistol was first introduced by Heckler & Koch in 1967. The P7K3 is a shortened version of the P7 (inspired by the HK4 pistol) that uses straight blowback for operation. Soon there was a demand for a new assault rifle which Set of interchangeable barrels and recoil springs for HK4, with cleaning tool. A – … The underside of the frame is marked with the serial number, the left side of the grip is marked “HK”. They are not "Assault Rifles" (which is a media term). The serial numbers on this version of the HK 4 begin with "HR" and followed by numbers 001 to 8700. According to George C. Nonte, eventually H&R’s policy on importing guns changed and the HK4 was dropped. Copyright 2016 by Stefan Klein and Ed Buffaloe. four barrels in calibers 9mm Browning Short, 7.65mm Browning, 6.35mm Browning and .22 Long Rifle. Jürgen Schönbeck reports that Heckler & Koch produced 38,200 pistols between 1968 and 1984 [3]. On this version of the HK4, the nameplate contained the following inscription: Harrington & Richardson Inc.Worcester, Mass: USAMade In Germany. HK4 Technical DataLength: 157mmHeight: 110mmWidth: The Heckler & Koch Model 4 may be considered Mauser had been the most important employer in the region and for many families it had been their only source of income. With a round in the chamber, a bullet may be fired by either pulling the trigger or by cocking the hammer and then pulling the trigger. 25,800 were sold on the civilian market. 010004 would be the number 10,004 in sequence. Caliber: The pistol is called the “HK4” because it can accept 4 different calibers; included is a .22 Long Rifle, .25 ACP, .32 ACP and .380 ACP barrel. Serial numbers 10001 to 36550 were for commercial distribution. The major components, such as the barrel, bolt, hammer, operating rod, safety, and trigger housing were stamped with a numeric drawing number and the manufacturer's initials. The hammer is designed in such a way that, whether cocked or not, no opening is left above or below it into which dirt or foreign matter might enter. should be produced on German soil. The obvious solution was to start a metal As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. Walther p38 serial number search, walther p38 serial numbers. The name was chosen because the pistol was available with four interchangeable barrel and spring kits: .22 Long The next thing you might notice is the US importer, HK in Chantilly, VA. Heckler and Theodor Koch became partners and renamed Multiple Eagle Proof marks present. Download a PDF of Harrington & Richardson pricing and reference information, courtesy of 2009 Standard Catalog of Firearms. The pistols have an MAS inscription and French proof marks, and are fitted with black number of these semi-automatic pistol sets have been produced in serial number sequence from HR 1 to HR 2000. Simi Valley, CA 93065. It is XX826 on the left image, 86912 on the right image. The HK4 is a blow-back operated unlocked-breech semiautomatic pistol with a double-action trigger and an external hammer. 35mmBarrel length: 85mmWeight: 480 gNumber of cartridges in the Magazine: 8 (7 for 9mm short). Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low profile blade, which is integral to the slide, sitting in a “U” channel on top of the slide. Harrington & Richardson delivered the HK 4 to customers as a standard two-box set in two calibers (the .380 ACP and .22 LR configurations). The two-line Production began in 1940 at approximately serial number 700,000 as an extension of the Model 1934’s serial range. These pistols run from serial 51,566 to 52,120. The First Variant has 18 shallow flat-bottomed slide serrations at the rear, over the grips. It comes with 1 magazine. This patent was not utilized in the HK4, which used a redesigned latch that Action Type: Double / Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol. served the same function. Please see our pictures and good luck. The first 2000 guns, serial numbers HR00001 to HR02000, came with a gold trigger and name plate." 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