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Hakim Self-loading Rifle

Hakim Self-loading Rifle

Description

Based on the Swedish Eklund-Ljungmann AG 42 the Hakim was manufactured under licence in Egypt for their army from the early 1950s onwards. It fired a 7.92 mm mauser round and had a 10 round detachable magazine. With a most unusual method of loading and an ungainly design this rifle was also heavy. Replaced by the lighter Soviet SKS and AK 47.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of receiver) Arabic numerals -date and serial no? (Butt plate) Arabic numerals Serial no?

Specifications

Accession Number: 210 Period of Use: 1950s - 1970s
Type: Semi Automatic/automatic rifle War Zones: Arab/Israeli Wars; Suez Canal
Country of Origin: Egypt Type Date: 1953?
Manufacturer: Unknown Serial Number: 3503
Manufacture Date: 1957 Calibre/Ammunition: 7.92mm
Weight: 4740g Length Overall: 1215mm
Cyclic Rate: Semi-auto Length Barrel: 623mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 62635

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