The cost of Kalashnikov rifle rose in USA market more than twice due to sanctions

Almaty. September 16. Silkroadnews - Kalashnikov rifle on American market has risen in price almost twice because of the sanction, according to ITAR-TASS.
"Introduction of American sanctions to Russia's defense industry and concern" Kalashnikov "seriously affect the market price of Russian weapons in the American market. In particular, the average price of the civilian version of "Kalashnikov" already comes to $1.5 thousand. Although a few months its price was worth about $600",- says the publication on Tuesday.
It is noted that this statement was made by new US Trade Representative from Russian Federation Alexander Stadnik.
"The fact is that in the beginning of September this year, American dealers have reported on the full sale of these weapons. Now the Americans who buy the legendary assault as a souvenir and as an investment, prefer to get it produced in the RF products, rather than its European counterparts. As a result, the market began an active resale of "Kalashnikov", - he explained.
According to A. Stadnyk, the American authorities have "seriously worried because of the cessation of Russian domestic supply may arrange "gray market ". He noted that even before the imposition of sanctions American market experienced a certain deficit in the form of this weapons.
Earlier, the United States Treasury issued a sanctions list, which included "Kalashnikov" rifle. Meanwhile, the deputy head of the "Rosoboronexport" Igor Sevastyanov explained that legally contract for the supply of small arms in the United States is not broken, only frozen.