7.92mm Hakim

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Hi I am new to The Forum & I am interested in Purchasing a 7.92mm Hakim.
Any first hand advise from some one who has or previously owned one.
Are they rare , ?
Are they hard to find,?
I know it is similar to the Swedish 6.5 x 55 .
Does this mean that it shoots the same Ammo.???
 
Hakim BIG FUN

The Hakim was built on tooling bought by the Egyptians from the Swedes. It's only original chambering is 8mm Mauser (7.92). Many of the parts are similar and mags can can be made to fit both. Not much else interchanges though. I have not swapped parts on my Ag42B and Hakim to confirm this. The Hakim has the advantage of having an adjustable gas system to compensate for different 8mm loads, the Swede no. Both use a direct impingement gas system like the M16 uses today.

It is tons of fun to shoot. More fun than my Garands and about the same as my Century L1A1. It won't win any friends with the shooters next to you at the fring line. It releases a hell of a shockwave muzzle blast. It will knock off any loose hairpieces nearby. Also there is a perpetual rain of dust knocked off the overhead range cover. Behind the gun is the only safe place but you will still feel some of the blast. Recoil is very manageable and easy to keep your sight picture (if you ignore the hurricane force winds of the muzzle blast).

Try and find non-corrosive ammo for it. My bore has suffered the ravages of corrosive from previous owners but it is thankfully very accurate. The corrosive ammo will lock up your gas adjuster if not cleaned well. Also if you try different loads for it make sure you DO NOT GET THE PLASTIC GAS ADJUSTING TOOL! They are crap and will not work well if your gas adjuster plug is rusted in place. Do not use pliers or any crescent wrench to adjust the gas setting. I know I ruined my gas plug doing this. Get the metal tool made for it or there are guys who have sucessfully made a tool from a 1/4 " nut driver that worked. Also if you know what a Garand Thumb feels like, it is nothing compared to what a Hakim will do if you get your digits caught in the action. Missing chunk of flesh and scars to prove it. Get one and have fun! :D
 
What's the going rate for one of these today? did some quick looking around and it seems like a very interesting rifle.

Although I would prefer a FN49, I would think the Hakim would be a better bargain.
 
Light Infantry said:
What's the going rate for one of these today? did some quick looking around and it seems like a very interesting rifle.

Although I would prefer a FN49, I would think the Hakim would be a better bargain.
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Picked up both for $450 each!

Albeit the FN49 was bought 10 years ago.... :redface:

The Hakim was bought this year though. Both of them in 8mm.

Had another Hakim that I sold a couple years ago that I bought for $550, but it had a scout rail on it in place of the rear sight, and had a Leupold LER scope on it. Fun for hunting, but not very practical... ;)

Realistically, in good condition, you are looking at $500 - $600 for an 8mm FN49, and about $500 for an 8mm Hakim.

YMMV
 
4422 said:
Hi I am new to The Forum & I am interested in Purchasing a 7.92mm Hakim.
Any first hand advise from some one who has or previously owned one.
Are they rare , ?
Are they hard to find,?
I know it is similar to the Swedish 6.5 x 55 .
Does this mean that it shoots the same Ammo.???
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No, definitely not... the rounds are quite different.

Although Mauser rifles were chambered for both the 6.5x55 Swede and 7.92x57IS, they are by no means interchangeable cartridges... the calibers aren't even close...
 
Not to be nit-picking, but the AG42b, the Hakim, the Mas 49, are DI - direct impingement. The ducted gas acts directly on the front of thebolt carrier to blow it back. The AR system uses ducted gas, but it is not DI. The gas is ducted into an expansion chamber inside the bolt carrier where its pressure acts to force the bolt carrier away from the bolthead, causing it to rotate and unlock. Once moving, the carrier brings the bolt back with it, opening the breech. This is why there are gas relief holes on the side of the bolt carrier to vent off gas when no longer needed, and piston rings on the bolthead to seal the expansion chamber.

Anyway, the Hakim has the advantage of an adjustment in the gas system, so it is less finicky about suitable ammunition.
 
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