Egyptian Maadi Hakim 23” Barrel 8mm Mauser Semi-Auto Rifle, 1950s C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB# LSB251027RL002
Make: Factory 54, Maadi Egypt
Model: Hakim
Serial Number: 14075
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 a crown and, “1958 / 14075” in Arabic with a matching import serial number. There is an import mark on the barrel. There are various Arabic markings throughout. The magazine has a crown.
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 light handling marks throughout. There are no chips but there is a small crack forming at the wrist. The LOP measures 13 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 semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light erosion and fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates in about 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is light handling wear 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.
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: None.
Our Assessment: This Egyptian Maadi Hakim rifle is a classic example of Egypt’s postwar effort to field a modern self-loading infantry arm while leveraging proven European engineering. Manufactured at Factory 54 in Maadi during the 1950s, the Hakim was derived from the Swedish Ljungman AG-42B and adapted to the more powerful 8mm Mauser cartridge. The result was a long, robust semi-automatic rifle featuring a direct impingement gas system and an adjustable gas regulator, reflecting Egypt’s emphasis on long-range performance and reliability under demanding service conditions. The Arabic-marked receiver, crown proofs, and dated markings firmly place this rifle within its Cold War military context. Chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, the Hakim stands out as one of the few semi-automatic service rifles to employ this full-power cartridge. This example retains approximately 98 percent of its original matte blued finish, with only light handling wear and scattered scratches visible. The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling, showing light erosion and fouling consistent with military ammunition of the period, and rates about 7 out of 10. The adjustable aperture rear sight marked in Arabic and the hooded front post remain intact, preserving the rifle’s correct military sighting arrangement.
The stock presents well overall, showing light handling marks and retaining crisp military contours, though a small crack is forming at the wrist and is noted for accuracy and transparency. The magazine retains its crowned marking, and the rifle remains complete and mechanically sound in its correct configuration. As a Curio and Relic eligible Hakim, this rifle offers collectors an authentic example of Middle Eastern Cold War small arms development, combining distinctive engineering, uncommon chambering, and strong overall condition. -R.E.
