Egyptian Rasheed Folding Bayonet 7.62×39 Semi Automatic Rifle 1960’s C&R

Sold For: $1,500.01

LSB#: 220627SH003

Make: Egyptian

Model: Rasheed

Serial Number: 2922

Year of Manufacture: Early 1960’s

Caliber: 7.62x39mm

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Detachable Magazine.

Markings: The import mark under the barrel reads “CAI ST. A. VT.”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the Egyptian “first born” symbol (originally for their “1st” semi auto rifle, the Hakim), with 2 four character Arabic lines, with the new serial number “2922”, “RASHEED 762 MADE IN U.A.R.”, and with a line of Arabic “script”. Both sides of the safety lever are marked in Arabic. The area at the rear of the receiver, below the safety, is marked with a “crescent moon and 3 stars”. The bottom of the bolt body is marked with two Arabic characters. The rear sight ladder is marked in Arabic. The butt plate is marked with four Arabic characters. The front of the magazine is marked with the Egyptian “first born” symbol.

Barrel Length: Approximately 20 1/2 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post. The rear sight is a “U” notched sliding sight elevator marked in Arabic script.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, finger grooves, ventilated handguard, cutout for the folding bayonet, metal nose cap with sling bar, sling loop under the butt, and a metal butt plate. The buttplate shows scratches and surface erosion. The wood shows scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Some have damaged small portions of the surface wood. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The barrel is counterbored to about 2 inches back from the muzzle. The lands are bright, the grooves are semi bright, and the rifling is deep. There is fouling and light intermittent erosion in the grooves in the front of the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its current metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scrapes, scratches and thinning. The receiver and top cover show small spots of oxidation. The screw heads show use. Some of the markings are deep; others are well defined. 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.
The bayonet locks into place properly.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a 10 round magazine that shows scrapes & small scratches. It appears to function properly.

Our Assessment: This scarce Egyptian Rasheed is chambered in 7.62×39 and is the little brother of the Egyptian Hakim Rifle that is chambered in 8mm Mauser. The Hakim was derived from the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman which was chambered in 6.5×55.
There weren’t many Rasheed rifles made. The rifle is marked “MADE IN U.A.R.” This mark, as well as several Arabic markings adds to the history of the rifle. The United Arab Republic (UAR) was a short-lived political union between Egypt and Syria. The union began in 1958 and existed until 1961, when Syria seceded from the union. Egypt continued to be known officially as the “United Arab Republic” until 1971.
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Egyptian Rasheed Folding Bayonet 7.62x39 Semi Automatic Rifle 1960’s C&R
Egyptian Rasheed Folding Bayonet 7.62×39 Semi Automatic Rifle 1960’s C&R