In 1997, I bought a post ban, Match Target H-Bar (20") for $750 in California. My point? The rifle is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .223. I don't care of it's pre-bran, Sporter, with blinky lights, in perfect condition with a compass in the stock. It's an AR-15. Period.
With the mags...$800. The scope is a POS and if it's an issue tell him to take it. Scope's are always cheaper than someone's perception of value. Too, if the mags, case, et. al. are an issue, F*** It. Take those too. Remember that the ban has sunset and even good mags are cheap.
For $1500-2200 you can buy a mean fully custom built rifle. To drop that on a factory stock rifle is ridiculous. I don't care if the Horsey is on the side. It goes bang like the cheapest AR and is as reliable too.
SPC Richard A. White, Senior Medic
249th MP Detachment (EACF)
Camp Humphreys, ROK