IMI Uzi Carbine Model 45 .45 ACP Pre-Ban Semi-Auto Rifle – Rare Factory Original Mid-80s Import
This factory-original IMI Uzi Carbine Model 45 is one of the scarcest civilian Uzis ever imported. Built in Israel between 1987 and 1989 and brought into the United States by Action Arms before the 1989 ban, it delivers true .45 ACP performance through caliber-specific bolt, barrel, and magazines—not a later conversion. Collectors value its closed-bolt, hammer-fired action, quick-change non-threaded barrel, and the unmistakable Uzi profile finished in black baked enamel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The carbine displays a few minor surface scratches and small blemishes consistent with careful handling. Bore remains bright and shiny. One hinge on the molded hard case is broken.
What’s Included
- Action Arms molded hard case (black)
- 2× 16-round factory IMI .45 ACP magazines with original blue/white packaging
- Israeli tan canvas Uzi sling
- Uzi Carbine owner’s manual (red cover)
- IMI Uzi magazine loading tool
Built on the proven Uzi platform, the Model 45 was engineered to satisfy 1980 U.S. import rules while retaining the rifle’s combat heritage. The closed-bolt, blowback system improves accuracy and reliability, and the grip safety adds an extra layer of security without altering the classic controls.
Its 16-inch non-threaded barrel locks in place with the traditional Uzi barrel nut, allowing swift removal for cleaning or caliber swaps, yet meets ATF length requirements for civilian ownership. The quick-change design remains a hallmark feature valued by shooters and collectors alike.
The folding skeleton stock, parkerized steel, and ribbed polymer fore-grip preserve the original Israeli military layout. A protected front post adjustable for elevation pairs with a flip-aperture rear sight marked for 100 m and 200 m, giving the shooter authentic Uzi sighting options.
An Action Arms Ltd. Philadelphia import stamp verifies its pre-ban status, and the last three digits of the serial number match the barrel—evidence of original factory assembly. As the largest-bore factory Uzi variant ever offered to civilians, this Model 45 stands out for both rarity and caliber.