Description
Maadi Engineering Co. 1977, Egypt- Helwan/AKM
4 pages, about 11" x 8", Flyer. New color re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper. Fully Illustrated. Text in English.
Issued in 1977, this Maadi Engineering Co. flyer highlights two key Egyptian-made firearms: the licensed Helwan 9mm pistol and the Maadi AKM. Produced under Soviet technical agreements, these arms represent Egypt’s role in Cold War–era small arms production.
- Helwan pistol specifications, modeled closely on the Beretta 1951, with full measurements and features listed.
- Maadi AKM overview — the Egyptian version of the famous Kalashnikov, with specifications and performance details.
- Factory notes on Maadi Co. Engineering and its cooperation with Steyr Daimler Puch of America.
- Comparative details between Egyptian-made small arms and their European and Soviet counterparts.
- Valuable for collectors, historians, and AK enthusiasts seeking authentic factory specifications and catalog data.
Compact and informative, this catalog preserves a unique snapshot of Egyptian firearms manufacturing at the time.
It is especially useful for those researching Cold War arms trade, identifying original Helwan pistols, or documenting the Maadi AKM’s production history.
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