Egyptian Hakim — 8mm Mauser Military Rifle

The Egyptian Hakim is a distinctive semi-automatic military rifle developed during the 1950s using design principles from the Swedish Ljungman AG-42. Chambered in the powerful 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge, commonly known as 8mm Mauser, the Hakim represents an important chapter in Egyptian military firearms development.

This example retains its recognizable military configuration, including the long hardwood stock, detachable box magazine, large perforated muzzle brake, and distinctive receiver and bolt-carrier assembly.

Egyptian Military Design and Features

The Hakim uses a direct gas-impingement operating system derived from the Swedish Ljungman design. Its unusual receiver cover, charging mechanism, and adjustable gas system distinguish it from more conventional military semi-automatic rifles of the period.

The rifle features military-pattern iron sights, a detachable box magazine, a full-length wooden stock, and Arabic markings visible on the receiver. The buttstock also displays a worn painted emblem and additional markings, adding character to this particular surplus example.

Cold War Military Collectibility

Egyptian Hakim rifles have developed a dedicated following among collectors of Cold War military firearms. Their Swedish design heritage, Egyptian military production, powerful 8mm Mauser chambering, and distinctive appearance make them an interesting alternative to more common SKS, FN-49, and other military surplus semi-automatic rifles.

This rifle retains the appearance of a military-issued Hakim and displays visible wear consistent with age, handling, and previous service.

Rifle Specifications

• Manufacturer: Egyptian military production

• Model: Hakim

• Country of origin: Egypt

• Caliber: 7.92×57mm Mauser / 8mm Mauser

• Action: Semi-automatic

• Operating system: Direct gas impingement

• Magazine: Detachable box magazine

• Standard magazine capacity: 10 rounds

• Stock: Full-length military-pattern wood

• Sights: Military-pattern iron sights

• Muzzle: Large perforated muzzle brake

• Markings: Arabic receiver markings and painted buttstock markings

• Finish: Dark military metal finish

• Condition: Used military surplus

• Included: Rifle and pictured magazine

Condition

This Egyptian Hakim exhibits visible military surplus wear throughout. The wooden stock has scratches, dents, scuffs, and areas of worn finish, with especially noticeable wear along the fore-end. The buttstock retains a partially worn painted marking or emblem.

The receiver and other metal components display handling marks, scratches, and finish wear. The detachable magazine, military sights, muzzle brake, and major external components are visible in the supplied photographs.

The bore condition, headspace, mechanical function, matching-number status, and firing condition have not been independently verified. No claim of test firing or complete originality is made.