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This review delves into the exceptionally rare Iraqi Al-Kadesih sniper rifle, a Dragunov SVD copy produced in limited numbers. It highlights the rifle's unique blend of Yugoslav AK tooling and Dragunov design elements, its historical context tied to Saddam Hussein's regime, and distinctive features like its stamped receiver and palm tree magazine emblem. The analysis also covers its specific optics, internal mechanics, and the rarity of surviving examples, many of which are presentation pieces.

The Iraqi Tabuk rifle is a variant of the Yugoslavian Zastava M70 pattern, manufactured in Iraq starting in 1980. While sharing the M70's distinctive features like unique rear trunnions and a grenade cutoff sight, Iraqi versions often have Arabic markings and distinct grip serrations. The Tabuk was not the universal Iraqi army standard but often a status symbol for elite units. A sniper variant also exists, chambered in 7.62x39mm with an extended barrel and scope mount.