Forum: Middle Eastern Firearms And Militaria

Forgot to post this in the Middle East forum, so maybe you guys and help me figure out what I have. Supposedly it is an Israeli Mauser still in 8mm....

Ran across one today for $650, not in great shape but not horrible either. They aren't all that common but do the really go for that much?

I have seen in a War Movie, Israeli soldiers wearing large,bulky helmet covers. Anyone know the reasoning behind that? Thanks, AGB-1

This is a bit off topic but perhaps one of you chaps happens to know about it. What was the law on gun ownership and possession in the Arab Republic...

I took my father in law out to the range to shoot his Winchester, which he had not fired since inheriting it. I brought along my Rasheed along for...

Mine came apart and I'm having "fun" trying to get it back together. (heck, I'm trying to figure out how it came apart) Does anyone have a good...

I hope I'm posting these in the right place: I picked these up over the weekend. I believe they're Russian, and I was hoping you guys could give me...

Are there ANY Saudi collectors here on the boards? I am in Riyadh for a 1 year contract and have checked out a couple of gun shops (more like...

Pre-1948, most Israeli kibbutzim and moshavim had stashed weapons (called "slicks"), hidden from the British and the expected arrival of Rommel....

Guys im in need af a small part for my new (to me) hakim..seems the guy i bought it from broke the barrel band retaining spring. the one thats on the...

All right history buffs, I've read so many articles and book chapters about this but I have no clue what the Iraqis fielded against the British. I...

New kid on the block Caracal pistol

i have read and printed several "do it yourself" articles on MG13 to Hakim conversions and have ordered 4 MG13 mags if i have to try it myself. i...

Ladies and gents, This newbie blew the extractor on the hakim. Thanks to you guys, I'm figuring out what ammo to stay away from,appreciate it. I...

Just out of curiosity, what does the arabic writing on the Hakim say? Is it the same on all Hakims?

I went to go get an M91 Mosin Nagant and ended up with this rifle for a VERY good deal. It's a German SWP 45 receiver on an Israeli 7.62 conversion...

I have 6 rasheeds for sale on the trader board

hi guys ,,got another turk today ..or most of it and i have some questions about it ,,first off i was at a local gunshop in the aera and this...

A buddy of mine has a VZ-52/57 in 7.62x39 for sale. It is not import marked and has an Iraqi "jeem" on the receiver, it is that little triangle with...

Been looking for ammo for the Hakim. Does anyone know if the Yugo sniper rounds are loaded hotter than standard '70's Yugo? What about steel...

I lost the end cap to the muzzle brake and was thinking of just making a new one. Can someone tell me what the diameter of the hole is? And would I...

I know it is a very good idea to use either downloaded surplus, light handloads or Rem Cor-Lokt in the old 1888 Commission rifles. It's what I do...

http://www.gunsamerica.com/932036324/Guns/Rifles/Military-Misc-Rifles-Non-US/Other/EGYPTIAN_HAKIM_8mm_Semi_Auto.htm# This is a posting over at...