I know a guy that is building Austrian style .308 rifles.
I asked him once, "Where did you get the money to start that business?"
He replied, "Good fellas."
He took a loan from the mob. He must have paid them off since he is still healthy and above ground. He sells every rifle that comes off the line and they are back ordered.
The local FFL told me they are still making them, but they are hard to get. ;)