Videos tagged with Royal Tiger Imports

This video delves into the origins of the CZ-75, focusing on the rare 'Short Rail' and 'Pre-B' models. It highlights František Koucký's design process, influenced by the SIG P210 and Browning High Power, and details the evolution of features like frame rails, finishes, and safety mechanisms. The discussion also touches upon the unique patent situation that led to the CZ-75's widespread copying.

This video delves into the history and evolution of Czechoslovakian flare pistols, specifically the vz. 44/67 and vz. 44/81 models. It details their origins, based on the Soviet SPSh flare pistol, and the subsequent improvements made by CZ. The narrative covers material upgrades, enhanced durability, and ergonomic refinements across different production runs. The featured pistols are noted as surplus from the Slovakian Army, recently imported into the US by Royal Tiger Imports. The video also features mentions of specific brands for merchandise and reference materials.

This video explores ingenious gunsmithing solutions applied to Ethiopian Berthier rifles, particularly addressing the lack of original clips. Modifications include internal clip fabrication, Mauser-style conversions, external spring feed lips, and radical adaptations to accept Lee-Enfield magazines. These demonstrate diverse field gunsmithing techniques on surplus firearms.

This video details the unboxing of a crate of Ethiopian rifles, primarily Mannlicher M95 variants, imported by Royal Tiger Imports. A rare Steyr Model 1878 French Navy rifle is identified, showcasing its historical significance and unique Ethiopian markings. The crate also contained a diverse mix of other military surplus firearms, highlighting Ethiopia's complex arms history.

This video explores a rare influx of Ethiopian military surplus firearms, imported by InterOrdnance. The collection spans 140 years, featuring diverse arms from single-shot black powder rifles to Cold War era semi-automatics. While many pieces exhibit significant wear, their historical provenance, including items marked for Empress Taytu, offers unique value to collectors.

This review from Forgotten Weapons examines a unique Ethiopian modified Gewehr 88 carbine. The rifle, originally a full-length Gewehr 88 Commission rifle manufactured at the Danzig Arsenal in 1894, features a carbine-length barrel but retains a standard rifle nose cap with a side-mounted bayonet lug. Notable modifications include a turned-down bolt handle and Amharic script on the receiver, indicating Ethiopian origin. The absence of the rear sight suggests a simplified 'point and shoot' configuration, adding to its historical intrigue.

The Carcano M91, an Italian workhorse rifle, utilized a unique 6.5x52mm cartridge and gain-twist rifling. Despite criticisms, it was a robust design, with over 3.5 million produced. Key features include a Mannlicher-style en-bloc clip and a distinctive flag safety, though a bolt guide lug can be a potential jamming point.

The M1 Carbine was a revolutionary light rifle designed to replace pistols for non-combat roles, with over 6 million produced. Developed from the .32 Winchester Self-Loading cartridge, its design, particularly David Marshall Williams' short-stroke gas system, was adapted by Winchester. Mass production involved multiple contractors like Inland, Standard Products, and Underwood, leading to variations and complex subcontracting. Post-war, it evolved into the M2 and M3 variants, with surplus rifles recently becoming available.

Forgotten Weapons highlights several firearms received from manufacturers due to travel disruptions. Featured are the Zastava USA M91 rifle, a CMMG 9mm carbine with a unique delayed blowback system, and the Kalashnikov USA KP-9. The video also previews upcoming content on an M1 Carbine from Inter-Ordnance/Royal Tiger Imports, Walther pistols from Legacy Collectibles, and high-end imports from JDI Firearms.