Rare The Troubles War Egyptian Hakim Rifle 7.9x57mm Mauser 23” C&R
SOLD FOR: $904
WOA#: WY220906MH002
Make: Ministry of Military Production, Factory 54 Maadi
Model: Hakim Rifle
Serial Number: 1970
Year of Manufacture: 1950-1960
Caliber: 7.9mm / 7.9x57mm Mauser
Action Type: Semi-Auto
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with Egyptian Script and “1970”. The Rear sight is marked with Egyptian Script. The buttplate has Egyptian script that matches the receiver. The right side of the receiver is marked, ‘HAKIM 7.9mm MADEINEGYPT”.
Barrel Length: 23” 25.75”
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 some impression marks, scratches and some minor nicks spread throughout. There are no significant chunks missing or any cracks. Considering this firearm’s age and provenance, the stock is in Very Good Condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general wear throughout and aging. There are light scratches on the receiver and bolt carrier and some finish loss over the front top of the receiver due to this rifle’s unique action. 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: None.
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 rotating 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.
During the 1950s and 1960s, the Hakim Rifle was considered a state-of-the-art design and was well-regarded for its accuracy and reliability. However, it has since been phased out of military service and is now mostly used by civilian collectors and enthusiasts.