1725 RARE PRE-BAN IMI / ACTION ARMS MODEL 45

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 600.00 USD
Estimated at 1,200.00 - 2,000.00 USD
SEMI-AUTOMATIC UZI CARBINE WITH HARD CASE. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 001304. Bbl.16 1/4". Model 45 semi-automatic Uzi carbine mfg. in Israel by IMI and imported by Action Arms. Left side of receiver is marked "UZI semi-auto/ MODEL 45/ ,45 ACP/ IMI - ISRAEL", with Action Arms' importer information and the S# marked on the right. Right side of bbl. is stamped with the last 3-digits of the S#, with ".45 ACP" stamped on the left towards the bbl. collar. Metal components exhibit a black enamel finish, with the bbl. exhibiting a parkerized finish. 2-piece grooved black polymer grips and handguards. Standard Uzi pattern post front sight with Model B pattern rear sight. Rear of frame is mounted with the Uzi's distinctive collapsible buttstock. MAGS: 1 16-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Action Arms black plastic hard case containing a faux short display bbl. as well as a khaki canvas web sling. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish overall, with some superficial marks from handling and storage present on the bbl. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Polymer furniture is excellent overall. A very nice example of a rare commercial Uzi variation. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-307/MLW). MODERN. $1,200-2,000.