Need Help Identifying a Barrel

[mos]

This is a 10.2", trunion and restrictor ring-relieved barrel (fits into a SA). It does not appear to be chrome-lined. Can anyone help me identify its manufacturer based on the stampings? Click on the attached images for high-res views... there are a ton of stamps on this one.

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[Andrew H.]

That looks like an original IMI Barrel.

 

[mos]

That looks like an original IMI Barrel.

Hi Andrew!

Thanks much for the reply!

In the sprit of learning, do you mind sharing why you think that's the case?

Asking because I couldn't find any indication it might be IMI-made, and I was under the impression that they didn't make 10" barrels that were relieved to fit a SA, so I'm hoping to gain some knowledge here.

Thanks so much!!!


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[mos]

I thought the main alphanumeric string stamped on the barrel could be an IMI part number, but I couldn’t find one that matched in the “ UZI book”. Also no “number in diamond” IMI stamp that I could find. Clearly it’s been proof-tested, though. Not sure which makers did that…

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[mos]

Barrel markings of an otherwise unmarked UZI

I folks, I’m trying to identify the manufacturer of a full size, selective fire, 9 mm Para UZI I purchased about 10 years ago in an armory in Liestal (Switzerland). The weapon shows the serial number and some markings only on the barrel (see pics). The other parts are unmarked. The armorer who...

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This barrel has the same markings as mine, but it doesn’t look like it was authoritatively determined to be IMI. In fact, @amphibian commented that it appears to be similar to a South African barrel he was selling.

It’d be cool if it actually is an IMI barrel, but I still don’t get why it would have been turned down to fit a semi, unless that was done after-market and it was reparkerized.


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[mos]

BTT

C’mon, guys! Someone here has to be able to help with this! ;-)


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[amphibian]

The P with a circle around it is an IMI proof mark (in front of the barrel nut flange). It was probably refinished after getting turned down.

 

[mos]

Thank you very much, @amphibian! That makes good sense. I’m grateful for the reply to such a minor question, but I’m new to UZIs.

Been shooting for 40+ years and collecting seriously for 20 (K98s, Garands, blah, blah), and now I’ve taken the plunge and have two UZI NFA investments in flight. (a full size and a mini). Accordingly, I’m trying to understand the nuances.

I really do appreciate you taking the time, sir.

Cheers!


mos

 

[Dirk Hawthorne]

The main nuance you need to know is that going forward you are going to buy a lot more ammo.

 

[mos]

The main nuance you need to know is that going forward you are going to buy a lot more ammo.

Or make it myself! This could push me from a Redding T-7 to fully automated Dillon!

mos