The thing to remember here is that the NFA was created to DISCOURAGE ownership . At the time it was created the 200 dollar stamp was anywhere from 400% on up of the cost of the item.
I've read about this and came across it a few times... thank God the price didn't go up with time. I guess my impatience has gotten the best of me at times and this is probably one of'em examples, but I have been doing really good so far