Egyptian Hakim Rifle 7.9x57mm Mauser 25” Semi-Auto Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $745
WOA#: WY230916ML001
Make: Ministry of Military Production, Factory 54 Maadi
Model: Hakim Rifle
Serial Number: 39544
Year of Manufacture: 1965
Caliber: 7.9mm / 7.9x57mm Mauser
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with a symbol over “????” (which is 1965 but written in Eastern Arabic numerals), “ ?????” (39544), “39544” written in Western Arabic numerals, “?????,? ???? ??” ( Hakim 7,9 m Factory Egypt). The right side of the receiver is marked “HAKIM 7.9mm MADE IN EGYPT”. The safety switch is marked fire and safe in Arabic. The right side of the stock is marked “???” (125) in white and with a green square. The butt plate is marked “ ?????” (39544). The right side of the barrel is marked “CAI ST. ALB. VT”. The rear sight is marked 1-10 using Eastern Arabic numerals.
Barrel Length: 25”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable hooded post. The rear sight is a “U” notched leaf sliding sight escalator
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is solid wood throughout, with numerous impression marks, scratches, and nicks throughout. There are small gouges in the wood above the magazine release. There is a large chunk missing out of the upper forend, between the barrel bands. The LOP is 13″ from the rear of the butt plate to the front of the trigger. This stock is in Good Condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 10 round magazine
Type of Finish: Parkerized and Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very light erosion and it needs a thorough cleaning.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general wear throughout and aging. There are scratches on the receiver and bolt carrier. The right side of the receiver has a larger scratch, along the finger grip. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 1x 10 round magazine
Our Assessment: The Hakim Rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was developed and produced in Egypt during the 1950s. It is based on the Swedish AG42 Ljungman rifle and was intended to replace the bolt-action Lee-Enfield rifles that were in use by the Egyptian military at the time. The rifle was designed by Dr. Abd al-Hakim Amer, who was Egypt’s Minister of War at the time, hence the name “Hakim” (which means “wise” or “judicious” in Arabic).
The Hakim Rifle uses the 8mm Mauser cartridge and has a 10-round detachable box magazine. It has a gas-operated action and a tipping bolt. It was produced at the Maadi Company for Engineering Industries (also known as the Maadi Company for Engineering and Manufacturing) in Maadi, Egypt. The rifle was used by the Egyptian military and police, as well as by several other countries in the Middle East and Africa. This is a great example with a lot of character that should fit right into any semi-auto or Middle Eastern surplus collection.
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