This piece captures the raw shape and stature of this demilitarized Uzi. The Uzi submachine gun is a well-known firearm that originated in Israel in the 1950s. It was designed by Uziel Gal, an Israeli gun designer, and was first introduced into the Israeli Defense Forces in 1954. The Uzi quickly became a popular firearm due to its compact size, versatility, firepower and ease of use.