Exports

[5MadFarmers]

Doesn't include the 1940s.

[M1Riflenut]

Interesting numbers. I wonder what "that Senator" was looking for.

[can14]

You should include Canada. We issued M1 Grand rifles and 1943 issue Colt 45 1911a1 pistols

[joem]

Strange, I see the US sent arms to countries hostile to us, why?

[Johnny P]

You should include Canada. We issued M1 Grand rifles and 1943 issue Colt 45 1911a1 pistols

The M1 Rifles and 1911A1 pistols were Lend-Lease in WWII. The above list covers 1950-1996.

[Matt K.]

I am not sure about those Iran numbers. I thought Iran bought about 100,000 M1 Garands (with a preference for IHCs)?

[Chaz]

"I see the US sent arms to countries hostile to us..." They weren't (considered) hostile at the time. Iran is a good example.

[Roadkingtrax]

Given the number of M1 rifles given to Greece....a lot were never used. Going by the amount of excellent Greek Air Force rifles that were sold....I assumed it was more.

[da gimp]

Man I tell you what, if we did loan or give Canada any weapons in WWI or WWII.......... it would be little enough to help our great neighbor. If they want to keep them that's okay too..............if they were returned now... the present administration would destroy them anyway.

[Sunray]

"...We issued..." Nope. 25 Brigade trained with M1 Rifles, issued by the U.S. government, for Korea, but neither the rifle nor pistol have ever been officially adopted by Canada.
Lend/Lease was to the Brits, who sent most of the rifles back un-used.

[Tuna]

In reality a large shipment of carbines was sent to Canada in 1943/1944 time frame. Most of these were never issued but kept in storage. Those that were issued were used for war plant security and such. Not many were used. These were later returned minus their receivers as parts kits and almost all if not all of them were Inlands. The kits came through a dealer in upper state New York a number of years ago. It was great as the parts were like new and the prices were not too bad till they ran out.

[Johnny P]

"...We issued..." Nope. 25 Brigade trained with M1 Rifles, issued by the U.S. government, for Korea, but neither the rifle nor pistol have ever been officially adopted by Canada.
Lend/Lease was to the Brits, who sent most of the rifles back un-used.

Not exactly. Lend-Lease was to our allies, and although most went to the British we also send L-L to Canada, China, French Forces, Russia, American Republics, and small quantities to other countries.

As far as the British sending the M1 Rifles back, they did but they had been sold to dealers, and none came back to the U.S. military. Same on the Model 1911A1 pistols.

Lend-Lease was not just small arms either. L-L consisted of aid to our allies with everything from ships to food.

Canada received over 8000 M1 Rifles, and exactly 1515 1911A1 pistols.

[Griff Murphey]

I have seen pictures of mobs of burka-wearing Iranian women all marching with M-1s. I guarantee you they got lots more than 32.

Did we not supply some Garands and M-1 Carbines to Mexico?

Whoops. Looked up Mexico, no Garands, the Mexican police and security forces received some M-1 Carbines, but whether they were purchased or military assistance I am unable to determine.