In late 1991, Gamsakhurdia purchased from Romania 1,000 AK-47 rifles at an apparently discounted price, $150 each, when the typical price for a Kalashnikov rifle during 1990-1991 was in the $250 - $300 range.
In late 1991, Gamsakhurdia bought from Romania 1,000 AK-47 rifles at a discounted price of $150 each, which was lower than the typical cost of a Kalashnikov rifle during 1990-1991, ranging from $250 to $300.