HK VP70Z 9mm Luger Polymer-Frame DAO Striker Pistol, Fixed-Barrel Blowback, 18+1, 4.6 in Barrel, German Proofs & Import Mark
This Heckler & Koch VP70Z stands out as the civilian Z variant of the historically significant VP70, recognized as the first production polymer-framed handgun. It features simple-blowback operation with a fixed barrel, a striker-fired double-action-only trigger system, and an 18+1 capacity. German proof marks and the HK INC ARL VA 22201 import mark are present, and it comes with two 18-round magazines plus its factory-labeled box and an advertising flyer.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in clean condition with some light scratches and small blemishes from handling.
What’s Included
- Heckler & Koch VP70Z 9mm pistol
- Two 18-round VP70Z-pattern steel magazines
- HK VP70Z factory cardboard box with green "Mod. HK VP70Z" label
- HK VP70Z advertising flyer (laminated)
The VP70Z is the civilian variant identified by the grip marking "HK VP70 Z." The left side of the slide is marked "HECKLER & KOCH GMBH OBERNDORF/N MADE IN GERMANY 9mmx19," with a matching serial visible on the barrel hood and German proof marks present. The right side bears the "HK INC ARL VA 22201" import mark.
Its operating system is a simple-blowback design with a fixed barrel and a striker-fired, double-action-only mechanism. A manual cross-bolt safety shows a red ring when in the fire position. The pistol uses a heel-type magazine catch at the rear of the grip base, and a takedown/retaining catch is located under the left side of the slide.
Sight configuration includes a ramped front sight with a white vertical line and a square-notch rear sight with a white goalpost outline, paired to a 175 mm sight radius. The slide has rear serrations and a checkered rib on top for consistent reference. The frame is polymer with a steel slide, underscoring the model’s place as the first production polymer-frame handgun.
Dimensions include an approximate 4.6 in (116 mm) barrel and a 204 mm overall length. Weight is about 820 g without a magazine. Capacity is 18+1, and this example includes two 18-round steel VP70Z-pattern magazines to support range or collection use.