Vector Arms / Group Industries Uzi Carbine 9mm 16” Semi-Automatic Rifle

Vector Arms / Group Industries Uzi Carbine 9mm 16” Semi-Automatic Rifle

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SOLD FOR: $1,912.00

LSB#: LSB250622BR006

Make: Group Industries / Vector Arms

Model: Uzi Carbine

Serial Number: 503526

Year of Manufacture: Circa late 1980s–1990s (Group Industries receiver completed by Vector Arms)

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum (currently configured with 9mm bolt and barrel; receiver is also marked for .45 ACP and .22 conversions)

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Closed-Bolt, Magazine-Fed

Markings:
The left side of the receiver is marked “HR4332 S / 9mm/45ACP/22 / Group Ind / Lou KY 40214.” The left side of the receiver is marked “Vector Arms, NSL, UT.” The left side safety selector is marked “F” and “S.” The serial number “503526” is stamped at the rear of the receiver.

Barrel Length: 16”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a protected post adjustable for elevation. The rear sight is a two-position aperture flip sight, adjustable for windage, marked for 100 and 200 meters.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The rifle is equipped with the classic Uzi underfolding steel stock, ribbed polymer handguard, and black synthetic pistol grip. All furniture is free of cracks or major damage, showing only faint handling wear. The stock locks up securely. Overall, the furniture is in Excellent condition.

Magazine: One 25-round steel magazine is included, marked “S3” on the baseplate. This is a U.S.-made commercial Uzi magazine, not Israeli IMI surplus, with correct witness holes at 10, 15, 20, and 25.

Type of Finish: Black Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright, and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its original finish. There are only a few faint handling marks and light scuffs on the receiver from storage and minor cycling wear. The markings are clear. The folding stock, controls, and furniture remain crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety selector operates positively, the bolt cycles smoothly, and the folding stock locks up tight. This is a semi-automatic, closed-bolt Uzi carbine with the required 16” barrel installed. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one 25-round S3-marked 9mm magazine as described above.

Our Assessment:
The Uzi is one of the most iconic submachine gun designs of the 20th century, instantly recognizable worldwide. While the original IMI military models were open-bolt SMGs, this example is a civilian-legal closed-bolt semi-automatic carbine, built from a Group Industries receiver and completed by Vector Arms. These carbines were produced in the wake of Group’s bankruptcy, when Vector acquired unfinished receivers and assembled them into rifles that maintained the authentic Uzi look and feel while complying with U.S. firearms laws.

This particular rifle is currently set up in 9mm with its correct bolt and 16” barrel installed. It is in Excellent condition, showing only minimal wear, with a bright and sharp bore. The receiver is also marked for .45 ACP and .22 conversions, offering versatility for the dedicated Uzi enthusiast. The included 25-round “S3” magazine is a U.S.-made commercial magazine, correct for this pattern and fully functional.

For collectors, this is a chance to own a Group/Vector Uzi carbine that bridges American commercial production with Israeli design heritage. For shooters, it delivers the distinctive Uzi ergonomics, legendary reliability, and 9mm economy in a legal semi-automatic configuration. Whether as a range toy, a display piece, or a foundation for an NFA-registered SBR project, this Vector/Group Uzi carbine represents one of the best civilian-legal iterations of the classic Uzi design. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to look at the item’s condition in our high-quality photos. Good luck with your bid. -K.F.

Vector Arms / Group Industries Uzi Carbine 9mm 16” Semi-Automatic Rifle
Vector Arms / Group Industries Uzi Carbine 9mm 16” Semi-Automatic Rifle