While I was browsing South Towne gun show today I happened across an M-96 in top feed configuration. The guy was asking
$4200.00 
He also had the rifle set up it came as and even had an original 63A bi-pod affixed. While conversing with him his words were " well its not really for sale unless you really want to pay my price for it" I guess all thats necessary for something to skyrocket in value is for it to be discontinued.
