Videos tagged with Egyptian Firearms

This YouTube video aims to differentiate the Egyptian Rasheed rifle from the well-known Russian SKS. The title and description highlight that despite potential superficial similarities, these are distinct firearms. The content will likely explore the unique features, history, and operational aspects of the Rasheed, contrasting it with the SKS for viewers interested in these specific rifle platforms.

This entry details the Baghdad Carbine, a rare Iraqi-made firearm based on the Egyptian Rasheed rifle. It covers its historical context, production details, mechanical similarities and differences with the Rasheed, and its rarity. The information is presented with expert-level detail, drawing from historical research and direct examination of the firearm.

This video delves into the rare 'Baghdad' rifle, potentially Iraq's first mass-produced service rifle. It explores its connection to the Egyptian Rasheed carbine, noting shared tooling and design elements like the safety toggle blocks. Key differences highlighted include the buttplate cleaning kit cavity and stock wood. The video touches upon the rifle's production years (1969-1977) and mentions the Eagle of Saladin as an Iraqi acceptance mark, contrasting with some Rasheed markings. The rarity of the Baghdad rifle in both the US and Iraq is emphasized, with limited confirmed sightings and unverified production figures of around 2,000 units. The content is presented in collaboration with Machine Gun Dad and aims to document historic firearms.

This video details the Citadel Martini-Enfield Carbine, a British rifle rebuilt in Cairo, Egypt, using surplus tooling sent after 1903. These firearms are not Khyber Pass copies but official Egyptian refurbishments, often retaining original British markings alongside Egyptian ones like 'CITADEL' and star/crescent symbols. They are chambered in .303 British and feature a single-shot falling block action, making them potentially excellent shooters with readily available ammunition.

This video provides an overview of the Egyptian Rasheed rifle, a rare firearm produced in limited quantities. The description highlights its design origins, being based on the Swedish AG42 self-loading rifle. It also explains how the Rasheed evolved from the Egyptian 8mm Hakim rifle, with the design being scaled down to chamber the 7.62x39mm cartridge.