Egyptian Maadi Rasheed 20.5” Barrel 7.62×39 Semi-Auto Rifle, 1950s C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,705.00
LSB# LSB251220TO018
Make: Factory 54, Maadi Egypt
Model: Rasheed
Serial Number: 9228 (Import Serial)
Year of Manufacture: 1968 / C&R
Caliber: 7.62×39
Action Type: Semi Auto, Direct Impingement Gas Operated With Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side is marked with a crown and, “1968 / 9228” in Arabic with an import serial number followed by “RASHEED 7.62 MADE IN UAR” with arabic script. There is an import mark on the barrel. There are various Arabic markings throughout. The magazine has a crown.
Barrel Length: Approximately 20.5” Threaded 14×1 LH
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded blade post set atop a raised block. The rear sight is a U-notch elevator sight marked to 10 in Arabic.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece wood set with a capped forend/sling bar & cutout for the folding bayonet, finger grooves, semi-pistol grip, sling loop, straight comb, and steel buttplate. There are light handling marks throughout. There are no cracks, but there are a few very small chips. The LOP measures 13.1 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates at about Very Good + overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Matte Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion but the last three inches has been counter-bored. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates in about 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is light thinning, nicks, and scratches throughout. The action has light wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good + condition. The folding bayonet is in Excellent 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: Leather sling and 10rd magazine.
Our Assessment: This Egyptian Rasheed rifle was produced at Factory 54 in Maadi and represents Egypt’s adaptation of the Swedish Ljungman AG-42 design into a compact intermediate-cartridge semi-automatic rifle. Developed in the 1950s and produced into the late 1960s, the Rasheed was intended to modernize Egyptian infantry arms by combining a lightweight profile with semi-automatic fire. The rifle utilizes a direct impingement gas system derived from the Swedish Ljungman design, paired with a shortened action and barrel to accommodate the 7.62×39 cartridge. The folding bayonet integrated into the forend and the Arabic-marked sights reflect its military origin and regional production. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, with the last several inches counter-bored, earning a rating of 9 out of 10. The rifle retains approximately 97 percent of its original metal finish with light thinning, small nicks, and scattered handling marks visible. The two-piece stock remains in Very Good Plus condition with light wear and minor chipping, maintaining solid structure and proper fit.
This rifle includes its original-pattern folding bayonet in Excellent condition along with a leather sling and ten-round magazine. The screw heads remain sharp and the markings are clear and well defined. Overall, this Rasheed stands as a well-preserved example of a relatively scarce Egyptian semi-automatic military rifle, combining Ljungman-inspired operation with the widely used 7.62×39 cartridge in a compact service configuration. -R.E.