The Baghdad (Simonov-Iraqi): Iraq's First Mass-Produced Service Rifle?
This video explores the rare Baghdad rifle, an Iraqi derivative of the Egyptian Rashid rifle. The discussion highlights its similarities to the Rashid, including manufacturing marks suggesting the use of identical machinery. The rarity and uncertain production location (Egypt vs. Iraq) are central themes, with insights into Iraq's broader small arms production context and the political motivations behind developing indigenous firearms.







