Lots of buyers in the market, all the cool rollmarks are in heavy demand as the public starts fueling the latest fad.
It's trending right into the same thing we saw with 1911's in the '90s, even more so as gunsmithing is much less necessary, and more people can justify the expense as a hunting rifle. Blame Jim Zumbo, he said Americans shouldn't use one, and one thing you can't tell Americans is what they can't do.
More like, 20 million have trained on the M16, and a lot want one, just like Uncle Fred bought a Garand to remember his youth. Can't stop that.
Speaking of 1911's, check Bill Wilson. He's selling them, too. Savvy businessman.