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The Soviet Union trained Egyptians in the proper manufacture of the AKM and imported materials to assist the Egyptian government.

During this time, the Soviet Union had taken an interest in Egypt and decided to offer military aid in the form of standardized and effective weaponry. Stockpiles of 8mm Mauser ammunition was collected by the Egyptian government, so they reengineered the Swedish Ag m/42 to be used as their service rifle up until 1961. While these are still difficult to come by, they are out there and can be found with enough patience and money.įollowing WWII, Egypt was left with massive numbers of weapons left behind by the Nazis and other countries. The Egyptian Maadi is a rifle that, for all intents and purposes, is an attainable and correct AKM that has been imported as a complete rifle to the United States. However, there is a slight glimmer of hope for those who desire an authentic Kalashnikov. As we know, getting a correct and direct Soviet/Russian built AKM is nearly impossible in the United States due to decades of political turmoil between the two nations.