over 5000 were stumbled across by Syrian rebels last month.
Before the rebellion both Lebanese militia and Syrian militia were using them as far back as the late forties or early 50s. Pictures have been taken over the last couple of years showing Syrian rebels packing these war relics.
Not that it takes away the value in the US as it would be difficult getting a hold on those rifles found in Syria.
http://www.armoryblog.com/firearms/r...syrian-rebels/