Heckler & Koch VP70Z 9mm Luger Semi-Auto Pistol, Polymer Frame, 4.6 in Barrel, 18+1 Capacity, Import Marked, 2 Magazines
This HK VP70Z is a full-size, striker-fired 9mm from the 1970s–1980s, notable as the first mass-produced polymer-framed handgun. It uses straight-blowback operation with a fixed barrel and unusually deep rifling, and feeds from a double-stack, double-feed 18-round magazine for an 18+1 capacity. German proof marks and an HK Inc., Arlington, VA import mark are present, and the serial number is repeated on the barrel hood.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches on the slide, and there is finish loss on sharp edges.
What's Included
- HK VP70Z 9mm pistol
- Two 18-round steel detachable box magazines (VP70 pattern)
The VP70Z design stands out for its polymer frame and German engineering from the late Cold War era. The model marking is molded into the left grip panel, and the serial number is repeated on the barrel hood. German proof marks confirm testing, and the pistol bears the HK Inc., Arlington, VA import mark.
Mechanically, it is striker-fired and double-action-only, operating via straight blowback. The fixed steel barrel with deep rifling is a core element of the design, paired with a full-size polymer frame for durability and strength.
Controls are streamlined with a heel-type magazine release and a cross-bolt manual safety. There is no external slide stop lever. The slide features rear serrations and an anti-glare rib, and the fixed sights combine a ramped front blade with an integral rear notch.
Capacity is a highlight: the double-stack, double-feed magazines provide 18 rounds, for an overall 18+1 capacity. This example includes two factory-pattern 18-round steel magazines.