The Golden Kalashnikov out of Saddam Hussein's Iraq, with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson
This video explores a rare gold-plated Tabuk short assault rifle from Saddam Hussein's Iraq, presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. The rifle, likely a state gift, showcases Iraqi adaptations of the Yugoslavian Zastava M70 design, featuring unique Arabic markings for its fire selector. Ferguson contextualizes this decorated firearm within a broader history of opulent arms as symbols of power and prestige.




