The main reason why this is $45k is because of a last-minute provision added to FOPA, known as the Hughes Amendment, or more notably, the post-‘86 ban, because it banned any sale of a “machine gun” to civilians manufactured after 1986, leaving a small pool of arms in the hands of private collectors and contractors. With a low and dwindling supply, and high demand, the prices can only go up. I hope this reaches MTG, and she can add a section repealing the NFA, GCA, and all the other firearm laws on the books.