Uli Wiegand: Why Military Surplus is so Expensive & What You Should Know about Royal Tiger Imports

Who is Uli Wiegand of Royal Tiger Imports (RTI)? How did he get into the Military Surplus business in the United States? Why have milsurp prices skyrocketed in the recent years? We took a trip to Melbourne, Florida to find out more about the CEO of Interordnance and Royal Tiger Imports, one of the leading importers of military surplus rifles and collectibles. We also asked Uli about how he was able to secure the contract for the Ethiopian surplus, which was mostly brought into Ethiopia by late Emperor Haile Selassie. He discusses why it is a tough business being in the military surplus realm and goes over what to expect from Royal Tiger Imports in the future. As a collector himself, he gives some tips for those new collectors out there. 🇺🇸 Check out more from RTI ‪@royaltigerimports‬ ​⁠ YouTube page Also check them out on Instagram and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RoyalTigerIm... https://instagram.com/royaltigerimpor... Chapters 0:00 Intro of what to expect in this interview 0:48 Who is Uli Wiegand? 2:35 When was RTI and Interordnance was first established 3:28 How they got into making AKs 4:55 The Ethiopian surplus cache 5:50 Unseen Expenses of the Surplus Importer and Why Milsurp prices are sky high 8:10 How exciting it was to secure the Ethiopian stash 9:00 What is some rare surplus seen int he Ethiopian stash 10:14 Variety of Rifles and history 11:34 Is RTI the largest surplus importer currently? What can we expect in the future? 12:21 ANy more M1 Carbines left? 13:01 How importers have to abide by certain laws in order to import U.S. Surplus weapons 14:10 Tips for the new Collectors and new ammo for those old guns 15:07 What are some books for the collectors, backbone of the wermacht, carcano books, Enfield rifles 15:43 Finding out more about Royal Tiger Imports 17:08 Outro and Surplus in Eastern Europe Books to check out Backbone of the Wermacht https://a.co/d/e6DqJIx Mauser Military Rifles of the World https://a.co/d/9gIVMu0 The Carcano Rifle: The Concise Reference Guide to Owning, Collecting, and Shooting the Most Infamous Weapon in History https://a.co/d/aVlF4IW Chassepot to Famas: French Military Rifles 1866-2016 https://a.co/d/bLKhMUq 💥💥💥 #milsurp #carcano #militaryhistory 🪖 Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more Epic content! #RoyalTigerImports #firearms #militarysurplus #vintageguns #modernfirearms #rarepieces #m1garand #gunenthusiast #collectors #warehouse #headquarters All weapons portrayed in this video were handled in a safe manner. AI rendered Pictures may have been used to better depict historical figures, places and events. Multiple safety precautions were in place before, during and after filming. Seek out weapons familiarization training before handling any weapon. Collectibles and antiques are known as alternative assets in the financial world. We are not financial advisors nor do we give legal financial advice, please talk to your CPA. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Information contained in the content is based from personal experience, opinion, or available on the internet. Gun enthusiasts should read the owners manual and consult a firearms expert to fully understand the weapon. These historical relics and products commonly available in stores all across the United States. Our videos are for entertainment purposes.