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LOT 3392
Scarce Factory Original Israeli Military Industries Uzi Submachine
Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra
Magazine - Serial no. 57417, 9 mm cal., 10 inch round bbl., phosphate
finish, metal stock. Developed in 1950 and adopted for use by the Israeli
Defense Force in 1951, the Uzi submachine gun is one of the most famous
weapons of the 20th century, and embodies the virtues of the stamped
steel, open bolt submachine gun; inexpensive, reliable, simple, and when
used correctly, deadly. Adopted worldwide by numerous military, paramilitary and law
enforcement organizations, the Uzi was a flagship close combat and personal defense
weapon through and beyond the end of the Cold War. While recognizable by virtually
every American due to the use of the Uzi in countless films, television shows and video games,
until recently factory original IMI Uzi submachine guns were virtually non-existent in the United States due to import restrictions installed in the 1960s; Uzis
imported as semi-automatics were converted by stateside NFA manufacturers, with varying degrees of fidelity to the original design, either by altering the receiver to
accept submachine gun components or altering the components to work around the features of the semi-auto receiver to prevent installation of full auto components.
This Uzi shows no such alteration, nor any markings from a known converter of semi-auto Uzis, and is noted on the current Form 4 as approved for transfer without
restrictions. While the exact chain of ownership is not recorded beyond the note of importer Law Enforcement Sales (L.E.S., a major importer and advocate of the FAL
rifle for Police armed response, riot, and counter-sniper use) of Skokie, Illinois, it was most likely that LES brought the Uzi into the United States between 1968 and 1986
for direct sale/transfer to a law enforcement agency or similar organization; at the time, the understanding of the law was that such weapons would be considered what
is now called a “pre-’86 Sales Sample”, though later reading/interpretation of the law would lead to such weapons being considered “fully transferable” instead. A village
located immediately north of Chicago, Skokie is most famous as the dumping ground of the body of George “Baby Face” Nelson following a gunfight with the FBI, and
as the defendant in the federal case of National Socialist Party of American v. Village of Skokie. Adjustable post front and two-leaf rear sights, with “S.M.G. UZI/57417/IMI”
on the left side of the receiver and the L.E.S. address on the right, and the trigger housing has “A R S” markings over the three-position selector. The top cover is properly
equipped with a ratcheting safety device, the barrel is the original SMG profile, and the bolt is marked “67” on top with no slotting for a restrictor block. Internally, the receiver is not
equipped with a bolt restrictor block or barrel breech collar, nor is there any evidence of said components being cut or ground out. Fitted with a set of ribbed plastic grip panels,
underfolding steel buttstock and a green canvas sling. Included with the lot are an extra magazine, magazine loading tool, and a sight adjustment tool.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% of the original phosphate finish, showing mild scratches and wear overall. Some grease or protective varnish has been applied to the barrel collar,
and the grip panels show mild scratches. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
LOT 3393
John Stemple Model 76/45 Submachine
Gun with BRP STG U45/U9 Upgrade Package
and Case, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 1651, 45 ACP cal., 10 inch
round bbl., black/NiB finish, plastic stock. Built around a Stemple 76/45 receiver manufactured prior to the
1986 NFA registration cutoff, this weapon has received an extensive upgrade package from BRP. BRP’s work
brings the classic and reliable “tube” gun into the 21st century, adding rapid interchangeability between 45
ACP and 9mm chamberings, picatinny rails for accessory and optics versatility, AR-15 pattern grip and stock
compatibility for ergonomics, redesigned internals for greater control and extensive use of nickel boron (NiB)
plating for superior wear and corrosion resistance. Currently without fixed sights, with a conical flash hider, integral
rail on the underside of the barrel shroud with tapped holes for additional (not included) rails on the sides, and an
additional rail screwed to the top of the receiver. Stemple markings are present on the tube, with BRP markings
on the magazine well, trigger housing and sideplate, with a Hogue textured finger groove grip and a Magpul
MOE SL-K six-position telescoping stock. Included with the lot is a BRP hard case for the weapon and a number of
accessories (note: not all accessories will fit in the case when loaded), including eight extra M3 grease gun pattern
45 ACP magazines, U9 9mm conversion components (barrel, magazine well, bolt, bolt extension, two “Suomi” drum
magazines and four stick magazines), tripod adapter, vertical foregrip, and small spare parts.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus original black and NiB finish, with some carbon stains on the NiB components
and light wear overall. The furniture is also excellent. Mechanically excellent. The case shows minor wear, and the
accessories are in good order. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which
is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C.
Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 8,000 - 14,000