Hakim air rifle

[abellringer]

Hi guys, I have just restored a Hakim rifle to working order, and I am intrigued by the inscriptions on it. I have a rough translation of what people call the ''Flames'' each side of the skull insignia, but are actually Arabic inscriptions. However there are three inscriptions on the cylinder end block, plus one on the back end of the end block, also one on the L/H side near to the skull; if anyone thinks they can help I can post photos of the inscriptions.
A friend tried the translation app on his phone, it only recognised part of two of the inscriptions but the translation didn't really make sense.

[Unframed Dave]

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/para...er-t35127.html

Seems legit, although I have heard other versions.

Dave

[micky2]

l had a friend who knew someone who was from the Arab culture. who tried to read mine one that l had at the time. but could not make any sence of it also.

[abellringer]

Dave many thanks, that's the first ever attempt at translation I've seen. There is another one on the L/H side by the tap which might be a serial number, also there are three large inscriptions on the trigger block, plus what seems to be a circular military ''flag'' stamp on the trigger housing back face. From delving a little it seems Arabic is divided into regions and there are variations, as with most languages. A friend tried the google translator app but it didn't recognise some of the inscriptions and only part of others, but didn't make much sense.
Curiosity now has the better of me and I've gone drastic and emailed the Egyptian embassy to see if they can offer any help, it seems that the Arabic language can be pretty well understood between areas and countries, but the written word can be varied, so Egyptian expertise is needed. Now not sure if Anschutz could help, but that far back, seems unlikely.
Thanks for the info though, its a good start.
abellringer

[Unframed Dave]

You've just reminded me, there was a feature in one of the mags on the hakim. I'll see if I can find it.

Keep us posted, it's one of my favourites.

I've got a de activated version of the rifle they were based on.

Dave

[Josie & John]

You've just reminded me, there was a feature in one of the mags on the hakim. I'll see if I can find it.

Keep us posted, it's one of my favourites.

I've got a de activated version of the rifle they were based on.

Dave

Yes, Phil Bulmer included a translation in Airgun World around 15 years ago iirc. I can't remember which copy it was in though.

I had one of these rifles many years ago until a certain Mr Binners prized it away from me. I kind of wish I'd replaced it as there were a couple at the show today. Maybe next time.

John