IMI UZI Model A 9mm Pre-Ban Semi-Automatic Carbine • Israeli-Made, Closed-Bolt, Collectible
This Israeli-manufactured UZI Model A is an authentic pre-ban semi-automatic carbine imported by Action Arms between 1980 and 1983. The package includes both the original 16-inch barrel and a display-length SMG barrel, with the box and manual carrying matching serial numbers. Clean lines, closed-bolt operation, and its documented import history make this example especially appealing to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Minor superficial scratches and small blemishes are visible on the exterior finish, but they do not affect operation.
What’s Included
- SMG-length dummy/display barrel (installed)
- 16-inch carbine barrel, matching partial serial 364
- One IMI factory 25-round steel magazine with witness holes
- Israeli-pattern tan web sling
- IMI UZI 9 mm semi-automatic carbine instruction manual (serial-numbered)
- Action Arms blue/gold factory cardboard box with serial-numbered label
- Spare knurled barrel nut
- Front sight adjustment tool
- Action Arms UZI memorabilia order form
Imported before the 1989 ban, this Model A is part of the earliest civilian UZI run offered from 1980 to 1983. The receiver bears the ACTION ARMS LTD Philadelphia, PA import mark, confirming its origin and collectible status.
The carbine uses a straight-blowback, closed-bolt, striker-fired action—a configuration prized for its smooth cycling and enhanced accuracy over open-bolt variants. Its stamped-steel construction, phosphate/enamel finish, and ribbed polymer fore-end deliver the classic UZI look while resisting wear.
A folding sheet-steel stock locks solidly in place, offering compact storage without sacrificing stability. The 16-inch barrel is removable, allowing quick swaps with the included SMG-length dummy barrel for display or legal compliance in different jurisdictions.
Sighting is handled by a protected front post that adjusts for windage and elevation, paired with a flip dual-aperture rear marked for 100 m and 200 m. The grip safety and three-position selector add familiar UZI ergonomic features.
Matching serial numbers on the box label and manual, combined with the original accessories, reinforce this firearm’s completeness and value to anyone seeking an uncompromised pre-ban UZI.