The Rasheed: Egypt's Semiauto Battle Carbine From Sweden

Published on September 27, 2023
Duration: 19:00

This guide details the field stripping process for the Egyptian Rasheed carbine, a semi-automatic rifle developed from the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman and Egyptian Hakim. The process involves safely unloading the firearm, removing the magazine, dust cover, bolt carrier group, recoil spring, and gas system. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights the mechanical similarities to other historical firearms.

Quick Summary

The Rasheed carbine is an Egyptian semi-automatic rifle, a scaled-down variant of the Hakim rifle, chambered in 7.62x39mm. It evolved from the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman design and features direct gas impingement, a tilting bolt, and a 10-round magazine, with approximately 7,364 units produced between 1966-1968.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Swedish Roots
  2. 01:03Egyptian Adoption Context
  3. 02:55From Hakim to Rasheed
  4. 04:41External Features & Magazine
  5. 06:17Sights & Controls
  6. 08:00Internal Mechanics & Disassembly
  7. 11:08Fire Control Group
  8. 13:17Markings & UAR History
  9. 15:06Production Numbers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rasheed carbine and where did it originate?

The Rasheed carbine is an Egyptian semi-automatic rifle developed from the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman design. It was created by scaling down the Egyptian Hakim rifle and chambering it in 7.62x39mm, with production occurring in the United Arab Republic (UAR).

What are the key technical specifications of the Rasheed carbine?

The Rasheed carbine features a direct gas impingement action with a tilting bolt, fires the 7.62x39mm cartridge, has a 10-round detachable magazine (though designed for stripper clips), and an approximate 18-inch barrel length. Production totaled around 7,364 units.

How does the Rasheed carbine compare to the SKS or Hakim?

The Rasheed shares mechanical similarities with the SKS, including a similar charging handle and an interchangeable bayonet. It is a scaled-down, 7.62x39mm version of the Egyptian Hakim rifle, which was originally chambered in 8mm Mauser.

What is the historical context behind the Rasheed carbine's development?

Following WWII, Egypt modernized its military. After adopting the Hakim (based on the Ljungman), Egypt shifted towards Soviet influence post-1952 coup, leading to the development of the Rasheed carbine in 7.62x39mm to complement existing arms.

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