Saddam's Rifles: The Tabuk AK

Published on August 30, 2017
Duration: 6:00

This review details the Iraqi Tabuk AK rifle, a variant based on the Yugoslavian Zastava M70B1. It highlights the rifle's unique features, including a bulged RPK-style receiver, a grenade launcher sight, and a specific safety mechanism. The review also covers historical context, markings like the Lion of Babylon crest, and various configurations such as carbines and sniper variants.

Quick Summary

The Iraqi Tabuk AK is based on the Yugoslavian Zastava M70B1, featuring a bulged RPK-style receiver for strength and a grenade launcher sight. It's identifiable by three handguard cooling holes and plastic grips, often marked with the 'Lion of Babylon' crest.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Tabuk AK
  2. 00:52Historical Context: Saddam Hussein & Zastava Arms
  3. 01:15M70B1 Technical Features: Bulged Receiver & Grenade Launcher
  4. 02:24Unique Safety Mechanism Explained
  5. 02:55Identifying the Tabuk: Cooling Holes & Grip
  6. 03:47Receiver Markings: Lion of Babylon & Variants
  7. 04:55Arabic Fire Selector Markings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iraqi Tabuk AK rifle?

The Iraqi Tabuk AK is a firearm based on the Yugoslavian Zastava M70B1 rifle. It was manufactured in Iraq starting in 1978 and features a bulged RPK-style receiver for added strength and a grenade launching apparatus.

What are the key identifying features of a Tabuk rifle?

Tabuk rifles can be identified by three cooling holes in the handguard and plastic pistol grips. The receiver typically features the 'Lion of Babylon' crest and markings indicating 'Tabuk Rifle'.

What historical partnership led to the Tabuk rifle's development?

The Tabuk rifle originated from a partnership between Saddam Hussein's Iraq and Zastava Arms of Yugoslavia in 1978. This collaboration established manufacturing facilities in Iraq to produce the M70B1 rifle.

What unique safety feature does the Tabuk rifle possess?

The Tabuk rifle has a specific safety mechanism that allows the operator to cycle the bolt and eject a chambered round while the safety is still engaged, without chambering a new round from the magazine.

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