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Egyptian Rasheed 7.62x39mm #4719

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Egyptian Rasheed 7.62x39mm #4719
Egyptian military semi-automatic rifle chambered for the 7.62x39mm cartridge. Features adjustable "post in circle" front sight, tangent style rear sight with Arabic script numbers for ranges, folding blade bayonet very similar to those found on SKS rifles, knurled muzzle cap on threaded muzzle held by spring loaded detent, approx 19.5 inch barrel, detachable magazine holding 10 rounds. Magazine is intended to remain in the rifle, loaded by stripper clips using the clip guide mounted on the receiver cover. Bore is very good, bright with sharp edged rifling; counter bore is visible at muzzle approx. 2 inches deep. Left side of receiver is marked 'RASHEED' and 'MADE IN UAR' (Faint). Blued finish is very good with over 90% coverage, some thinning at edges, and a dull area at rear of receiver cover. Stock is in good condition with some minor scratches/dings. No observed numbered parts except electro-penciled "4719" on left receiver. Rare rifle, only about 7,300 were produced, many lost in battle during the Six Day War & Yom Kippur War. Correct green web sling attached.
Condition is NRA Near Very Good. C&R Firearm.