Egyptian Maadi Hakim 23” Barrel 8mm Mauser Semi-Auto Rifle, 1950s C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,075.00
LSB# LSB250828LA021
Make: Factory 54, Maadi Egypt
Model: Hakim
Serial Number: 47704
Year of Manufacture: 1950s / C&R
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Action Type: Semi Auto, Direct Impingement Gas Operated, Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side is marked with, “1922 / 47704” in Arabic. There are various Arabic scripts. There is an import mark on the barrel. The right side of the receiver
Barrel Length: Approximately 23 Inches, 25 3/4 “ with muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded blade post set atop a raised block. The rear sight is an aperture elevator sight marked to 10 in Arabic.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece wood set with a capped forend & bayonet lug, barrel band w/ sling bar, finger grooves, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, steel buttplate. There are scratches and pressure dents throughout along with several small chips. There are no cracks.The LOP measures 13 1/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates at about Good overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original to Arsenal Refurbishment.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is mostly pronounced. There is little to no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates in about 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal finish. There is light thinning and patina throughout along with scratches and faint impact marks. The action has moderate wear from use. The screw heads are moderately tooled. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good + condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with one 10rd magazine.
Our Assessment: The Egyptian Hakim rifle is a fascinating Cold War-era design that blends European engineering with Middle Eastern military history. Based on the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman, the Hakim was adapted by Egypt in the 1950s at Factory 54 (Maadi) to chamber the powerful 8mm Mauser cartridge (7.92x57mm), which was widely available due to surplus wartime stocks. Unlike the gas-piston systems of most semi-automatic rifles of the period, the Hakim uses a direct impingement system, with a distinctive adjustable gas valve to tune performance. Its robust construction, long sight radius, and soft-shooting recoil impulse—thanks to the muzzle brake and hefty build—make it a unique and enjoyable rifle to shoot and collect. This example is in Good+ condition, showing about 92% of its arsenal-refinished blued metal finish with light thinning, patina, and scattered scratches from service and handling. The bore is bright with well-defined rifling and little to no erosion, earning a 9/10 rating in this writer’s opinion—an impressive feature given the age and common use of corrosive ammunition in this caliber. The two-piece wood stock set has been refinished and shows typical dents, small chips, and pressure marks from military handling but remains structurally sound with no cracks. All markings, including Arabic serials and crest, are legible, and the action cycles correctly. It includes one 10-round detachable magazine.
The Hakim represents a bold and relatively uncommon chapter in Cold War arms development—an ambitious self-loading battle rifle designed to give Egypt parity with modern militaries during a time of regional upheaval. For collectors of Middle Eastern military arms, direct impingement systems, or post-WWII Mauser-caliber battle rifles, this is a compelling piece with both historical and mechanical interest. -R.E.
