HK P8 A1 9mm Luger DA/SA Full-Size Pistol – German P8A1 Service-Pattern, 4.25 in Barrel, 15+1
This Heckler & Koch P8 A1 is the German Bundeswehr P8A1 service-pattern variant of the USP, built with the P8-specific safety/decocker orientation that returns to safe after decocking. It features a 4.25-inch cold-hammer-forged steel barrel with conventional lands-and-grooves rifling, an ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release, and the HK recoil-reduction system. Proof and import markings include DE and CIP N, with an HKI Columbus, GA importer plate, and matching serials observed on the slide and importer plate. It comes with two factory P8-pattern polymer magazines and the original HK case and manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are only slight signs of prior handling. The bore is reported clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- HK factory hard case with "PISTOL P8 A1" label
- HK USP Series Operator's Manual
- Two factory HK P8/P8A1 polymer 15-round magazines, marked Made in Germany
The P8 A1 configuration mirrors the Bundeswehr service-pattern, using a manual safety/decocker layout that returns to safe after decocking. It maintains the USP family’s DA/SA operating system with an exposed spur hammer and an ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release.
The 4.25-inch cold-hammer-forged steel barrel uses conventional lands-and-grooves rifling, distinguishing it from USP-pattern polygonal rifling. This example is chambered in 9mm Luger and the bore condition is excellent with sharp rifling.
HK’s recoil-reduction system is incorporated, and the pistol includes a USP-pattern equipment rail for compatible accessories. Sights are the practical 3-dot contrast type, with a post front and open-notch rear.
Markings include the HK logo, P8 A1 model designation, DE country code, and CIP N nitro proof. An HKI Columbus, GA importer plate is present, and matching serials were observed on the slide and importer plate. The included P8-pattern polymer magazines feature dust protection and are marked Made in Germany.