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Scarce Egyptian Anschütz Hakim .22 Military Training Air Rifle *ULTRA RARE*
Guns International #: 103734374 Seller's Inventory #: 177
Category: Air Rifles - Military Arms
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Seller: National-Armory
Member Since: 5/3/24
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 15108
Country: United States
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About Us: We are a large online and brick & mortar retailer near Pittsburgh, PA. We deal in new firearms as well as historical, classic, and vintage firearms. Ask us about C&R on applicable items! National Armory follows all local, state, and federal laws. It is the buyer's responsibility to know their laws before purchasing. Prices do not include shipping.
Description:
MANUFACTURER: J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GMBH
MODEL: HAKIM MILITARY TRAINING AIR RIFLE
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1955
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: WEST GERMANY (MANUFACTURED FOR EGYPT)
SERIAL NUMBER: 177
ISSUED BRANCH: EGYPTIAN MILITARY TRAINING PROGRAM
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: COLD WAR ERA
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: EGYPTIAN CONTRACT MILITARY TRAINING AIR RIFLE; APPROXIMATELY 2,500–2,800 PRODUCED
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: ARABIC CONTRACT MARKINGS; EGYPTIAN PROPERTY/UNIT RACK PAINT MARKINGS; SKULL & CROSSBONES EMBLEM
CALIBER: .22 CALIBER (5.5MM) AIR RIFLE
CAPACITY: SINGLE SHOT
BARREL LENGTH: 19.75"
OVERALL LENGTH: 45.00"
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.50"
OPERATING SYSTEM: UNDERLEVER SPRING-PISTON
ACTION: SINGLE-SHOT BREAKING BREECH LOADING SYSTEM
TRIGGER: SINGLE STAGE
IRON SIGHTS: ADJUSTABLE TANGENT REAR WITH HOODED FRONT POST
STOCK: FULL-LENGTH HARDWOOD MILITARY STOCK WITH STEEL BUTTPLATE
GRIP: STRAIGHT WRIST
FIREARM FINISH: GRAY/BLACK MILITARY FINISH
CONDITION: SURPLUS CONDITION WITH HONEST MILITARY SERVICE WEAR
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: AUTHENTIC EGYPTIAN CONTRACT ARABIC RECEIVER MARKINGS, HAKIM-PATTERN PROFILE, UNDERLEVER COCKING MECHANISM, SKULL & CROSSBONES RECEIVER EMBLEM, MILITARY SLING SWIVELS, PAINTED RACK NUMBERING
WHAT’S INCLUDED: AIR RIFLE
Few military trainers capture the imagination quite like the Egyptian Hakim Air Trainer. Built by J.G. Anschütz in West Germany specifically for Egyptian military marksmanship instruction, this rifle faithfully reproduces the size, balance, sight picture, and handling characteristics of the famous Hakim battle rifle while utilizing a precision spring-piston air rifle action for economical training. This example retains the distinctive military profile complete with its underlever cocking system, full-length hardwood stock, military sights, and authentic Egyptian contract markings.
Mechanically, the Hakim trainer is regarded as one of the finest military air rifles ever produced. Its robust spring-piston powerplant provides smooth operation while the fixed rifled barrel delivers excellent inherent accuracy. The adjustable tangent rear sight and hooded front sight duplicate the military sighting system used on the service rifle, allowing recruits to develop proper marksmanship fundamentals before progressing to full-power rifles.
The receiver bears multiple Arabic contract inscriptions identifying the rifle as an Egyptian military trainer. Visible markings include "??????" ("Anschütz"), identifying the German manufacturer, along with "???????" ("Germany") followed by "????" ("1955"), denoting Germany and the year 1955. Another receiver inscription reads "?????? ?????? ??????? ???????", which translates to "Egyptian Air Rifle for Training." White painted buttstock rack markings are consistent with military inventory identification, while the decorative skull-and-crossbones emblems visible on the receiver appear to be engraved embellishments whose original military significance cannot be confirmed.
Production is believed to have totaled only approximately 2,500–2,800 rifles between 1954 and 1955, making surviving examples considerably scarcer than most postwar military trainers. Original Egyptian-contract Hakim trainers are increasingly sought after by collectors of Cold War arms, military training rifles, and Anschütz products because they bridge German precision craftsmanship with Egyptian military history in a remarkably unique package.
Military trainers are becoming one of the fastest-growing segments of the collector market, and the Hakim stands near the top of that list. Combining authentic Egyptian service history, scarce production, distinctive Arabic markings, and legendary Anschütz quality, this is far more than just an air rifle—it's a fascinating piece of Cold War military training history and an outstanding addition to any advanced military arms collection.
Price: $799.99
Manufacturer: ANSCHÜTZ
Model: HAKIM TRAINER
Serial Number: 177
Barrel Length: 19.75