IMI UZI Pistol Model 45 .45 ACP, Steel, Black, 4.4 inch Barrel — Sold As-Is for Restoration/Parts
This IMI-marked UZI Pistol Model 45 is a .45 ACP variant built with a stamped steel receiver and a top-mounted charging handle. It features redundant safeties, open iron sights with protective ears, and the distinctive UZI barrel nut on a 4.4 inch barrel. Made in Israel, this pistol is offered as-is for restoration or parts, with a UP serial prefix typical for the UZI Pistol series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The receiver cover does not remain attached to the receiver, and the action seizes unless pressure is applied to hold the cover in place. Parts replacement or refurbishment and professional gunsmithing/restorative work will be required to return this pistol to operating condition. The exterior shows widespread scratches and blemishes.
What's Included
- IMI UZI Pistol Model 45 chambered in .45 ACP
The UZI Pistol Model 45 pairs a closed-bolt blowback system with a striker-fired single-action trigger, delivering the well-known UZI handling in a .45 ACP format. The platform retains the classic top-mounted charging handle and the UZI's robust, streamlined profile.
Construction is all steel with a black finish, including a stamped receiver with longitudinal ribs and black synthetic grip panels. Sighting is via open iron sights with protective ears, and the short barrel is secured by the knurled UZI barrel nut.
Safety is redundant, combining a grip safety with a sliding manual safety. The design uses a detachable box magazine system. Barrel length is 4.4 inches.
This pistol is sold as-is and is presented specifically for restoration or parts. The mechanical issues noted above will require parts replacement and qualified gunsmithing. It is a practical choice for someone interested in restoring a handgun, and it could also serve well as a parts source.
Manufactured in Israel by Israeli Military Industries, this example shows the UP serial prefix commonly seen on UZI Pistols, aligning with the series characteristics recognized by UZI enthusiasts.