Baghdad Carbine: Iraq's Super-Rare Copy of the Rasheed

Published on October 4, 2023
Duration: 7:10

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.

Quick Summary

The Baghdad Carbine is a rare Iraqi-made semi-automatic rifle, mechanically identical to the Egyptian Rasheed. Iraq acquired Rasheed tooling in 1974, leading to domestic production. The key difference is the Baghdad's buttstock, which includes a cleaning kit compartment, unlike the Rasheed.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to Baghdad Carbine
  2. 00:27History of Egyptian Rasheed
  3. 00:54Iraq Acquires Rasheed Tooling
  4. 01:17Iraqi Domestic Firearm Production
  5. 01:45Source of Information and Transfer Details
  6. 02:10Baghdad Carbine Receiver Markings
  7. 03:07Markings Comparison: Baghdad vs. Rasheed
  8. 03:26Estimated Baghdad Production Numbers
  9. 04:25Mechanical Identicality with Rasheed
  10. 05:04Key Difference: Buttstock Cleaning Kit
  11. 06:04Rarity and Production Summary
  12. 06:51Conclusion and Acknowledgements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Baghdad Carbine and how is it related to the Rasheed rifle?

The Baghdad Carbine is a rare Iraqi-made semi-automatic rifle that is mechanically identical to the Egyptian Rasheed rifle. Iraq acquired the tooling for the Rasheed from Egypt in 1974, leading to the domestic production of the Baghdad Carbine.

What are the key differences between the Baghdad Carbine and the Egyptian Rasheed?

The most significant visible difference is the Baghdad Carbine's buttstock, which features a trapdoor for a cleaning kit, a feature absent on the Rasheed. Minor differences in wood species and specific markings also distinguish the two.

What caliber is the Baghdad Carbine and what is its operating system?

The Baghdad Carbine fires the 7.62x39mm cartridge and operates using a semi-automatic, direct gas impingement system, identical to its predecessor, the Egyptian Rasheed rifle.

How rare is the Baghdad Carbine and what are its estimated production numbers?

The Baghdad Carbine is considered very rare, with only a handful documented in the US. Estimated production is between 9,000 and 10,000 units, making it potentially more numerous than the Egyptian Rasheed.

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