Maadi Helwan 9mm (Interarms Import) – Egyptian Factory 54, Beretta M1951 Pattern, 4.5 inch Barrel, 8+1, Blued Steel
This Maadi Helwan is an Egyptian-licensed Factory 54 pistol built on the Beretta M1951 pattern and imported by Interarms. It features bilingual Arabic/English slide markings with the A.R.E. designation, a blued carbon-steel build, and period-correct controls including a heel-type magazine release and lanyard ring. Chambered in 9mm with a 4.5 inch barrel and 8+1 capacity, it presents a classic military-style configuration with fixed sights and an external spur hammer.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and marring across the slide, frame, and grip panels. The bore is clean with minor wear marks, and the rifling shows moderate wear consistent with the firearm's age.
What’s Included
- Maadi Helwan 9mm pistol (Interarms import)
- 2x 8-round steel magazines
- Black nylon belt holster with snap-retention strap
Built by Maadi (Factory 54) in Egypt under license, the Helwan follows the Beretta M1951 pattern with a short-recoil, locked-breech system and an open-top slide. It retains the single-action-only operating system and an external spur hammer, staying true to the original service-oriented design.
This example carries clear import and factory markings, including the Interarms Alexandria, VA import stamp and bilingual slide legends: "HELWAN CAL. 9 m/m A.R.E." alongside Arabic script and a crest/proof mark on the slide. These markings document its origin and import path.
Controls are consistent with the pattern and period: a heel-type magazine release, a cross-bolt manual safety, and a half-cock notch. The pistol uses fixed sights with a plain blade front and a fixed notch rear, complemented by black grooved plastic grip panels for a secure hold.
The 4.5 inch barrel and 8+1 capacity suit the full-size profile. Construction is blued carbon steel throughout, aligning with the durable, service-grade build associated with this design. A lanyard ring is fitted at the frame, as expected for a duty-oriented sidearm.