Egyptian Rifle Overview: Hakim, Rasheed, AKM

Published on May 7, 2012
Duration: 14:08

This video provides an in-depth look at post-WWII Egyptian military rifles, focusing on the Hakim, Rasheed, and Egyptian AKM. It details the Hakim's origins as an AG-42 Ljungman copy in 8mm Mauser, its direct gas impingement system, and unique safety features. The Rasheed is presented as a transitional 7.62x39mm rifle retaining the Hakim's action but with an SKS-like appearance and bolt handle. Finally, the Egyptian AKM is highlighted as a high-quality clone produced on surplus Russian tooling.

Quick Summary

The Hakim rifle is an Egyptian copy of the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman, chambered in 8mm Mauser. It uses direct gas impingement and a tilting bolt. The Rasheed is a transitional rifle in 7.62x39mm, retaining the Hakim's action but with an SKS-like appearance. Egyptian AKMs are high-quality clones made on surplus Russian tooling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Egyptian Military Rifles
  2. 00:43The Hakim Rifle Overview
  3. 02:27Hakim Mechanical Demonstration
  4. 06:13Hakim Air Rifle Trainer
  5. 08:13The Rasheed Rifle Explained
  6. 12:41Egyptian AKM (Maadi) Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hakim rifle based on?

The Hakim rifle is a licensed Egyptian copy of the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman rifle. It was adapted to fire the 8mm Mauser cartridge, which was the standard Egyptian military caliber at the time, differing from the original Swedish 6.5mm.

What caliber is the Rasheed rifle chambered in?

The Rasheed rifle is chambered in the Soviet 7.62x39mm cartridge. This caliber change reflects the growing Soviet influence on Egyptian military arms during the 1950s when the Rasheed was developed.

How did Egypt train recruits with the Hakim rifle?

To conserve ammunition, Egypt commissioned Anschütz to produce Hakim air rifle trainers. These trainers mimicked the weight and external controls of the actual Hakim rifle, allowing recruits to practice handling and aiming.

What is notable about Egyptian AKM production?

Egyptian AKMs are considered high-quality clones, produced using surplus Russian tooling. This allowed for faithful replication of the Soviet AKM design, with Egyptian variants often distinguished by a side-folding buttstock.

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