IMI UZI Carbine Model B 9mm — Pre-Ban Action Arms Import, Israeli-Made, 19 in Barrel
This IMI UZI Carbine Model B is a pre-ban, Israeli-made semi-automatic carbine imported by Action Arms prior to the 1989 U.S. import restrictions. It features a 19 inch carbine barrel, stamped-steel receiver, and the classic UZI layout with a top-mounted charging handle and side-folding steel stock. The receiver shows IMI – ISRAEL markings along with the Action Arms, Ltd. Philadelphia import stamp, and the SA-prefix denotes the factory semi-automatic series.
This firearm is perfect for parts or a project armor build.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Fouling: Severe Fouling - Extensive corrosion, pitting, or erosion.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is missing the bolt assembly. The barrel is obstructed with dense material. There is heavy corrosion with pitting, and scratches with marring to the blued finish across the firearm.
What’s Included
- IMI UZI Carbine Model B 9mm rifle
Imported by Action Arms prior to the 1989 restrictions, this carbine carries desirable pre-ban provenance. The receiver is marked IMI – ISRAEL and bears the ACTION ARMS. LTD Phila.Pa. import stamp, confirming its origin and import history from the 1980s era.
Configured as a factory semi-automatic Model B, it operates via simple blowback in a closed-bolt, semi-automatic system. It is chambered in 9mm Luger and fitted with a 19 inch carbine barrel featuring a barrel nut and a plain muzzle, along with a top ejection port and a top-mounted charging handle.
Sighting equipment includes iron sights with a hooded front post adjustable for elevation and a rear peep sight with an indexed windage drum and L/R arrows. Controls include a manual safety and a selector lever with a window marked "F S."
The robust stamped-steel receiver is paired with a folding steel skeleton stock with a triangular buttplate. Furniture consists of ribbed polymer fore-end and ribbed polymer pistol-grip panels. Additional details include a left-side sling loop ahead of the magazine well. The SA-prefix identifies it as a factory semi-automatic series gun from IMI.