H&K HK4 .32 ACP Compact DA/SA Pistol, 1973 West German Police-Contract, Chantilly VA Import, With .22 LR Conversion Components
This West German–made HK4 is a compact .32 ACP DA/SA pistol manufactured in 1973 at Oberndorf and imported by HK Inc., Chantilly, Virginia. It falls within the German police-contract serial range and was used by West German Police. Notable features include a 3.35 in barrel, 8+1 capacity, and fixed sights. This example comes with two .22 LR conversion breech-block/recoil-spring assemblies, seven magazines, and the factory box and manual, which notably includes a printed caliber typo listing '308 ACP' instead of '380 ACP'.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- HK factory HK4 cardboard box marked 'Mod. HK4'
- HK HK4 owner's manual (orange cover; calibre list includes '308 ACP' misprint)
- Two .22 LR conversion breech-block/recoil-spring assemblies (not installed)
- 7x 8rd HK4 factory steel magazines (mix for 7.65 Browning and .22 LR confirmed by stampings)
The HK4 is a modular design originally engineered to support four calibers (.22 LR, .25 ACP, .32 ACP, and .380 ACP). This pistol is configured for .32 ACP and includes .22 LR conversion components, expanding its versatility with authentic factory parts. It sits within the German customs/police serial block (approx. 40,001–52,400), aligning with documented West German Police use.
Built on a hard-anodized aluminum-alloy frame with a steel barrel, the HK4 uses a DA/SA straight blowback system and offers an 8+1 capacity in .32 ACP. Safety features include a manual safety/decocker, a firing-pin block/misalignment safety, and a magazine safety. The exposed spurred hammer and DA/SA trigger provide familiar handling and control.
Fixed sights consist of a blade front and a square-notch rear for a clean, snag-resistant profile. Checkered black grip panels with the molded HK logo provide positive purchase. Markings include the 'Mod. HK 4' legend, the caliber window marked '7,65', and a stamped '10/70', along with the 'HECKLER & KOCH GMBH - OBERNDORF/N - MADE IN GERMANY' rollmark.
Import status is clearly identified by the 'HK CHANTILLY Va' mark. This example includes the factory box and the original orange-cover owner's manual; the manual notably lists a misprinted caliber entry '308 ACP' instead of '380 ACP'. The package is rounded out by a mix of .32 ACP and .22 LR magazines, confirmed by factory stampings.