Although Royal Tiger Imports, Ltd. follows the "NRA Antique" grading standard, we are actually much more strict. Please read the following for more on our grading system. By placing an order, you, the customer, agree to our standard.

Standards are the same for rifles as well as handguns. Unlike the NRA standard, we also apply our grading policy to rifles that have been refinished/refurbished/re-arsenaled at a foreign military facility. Please note that the NRA Antique standard makes no provision for refinished or refurbished guns. When dealing with surplus firearms, refinished is the rule, not the exception, and all our condition and bore grading takes no account of whether the gun had been refinished at some point in the past. Currently, Royal Tiger does not offer any military surplus rifles that have not been refinished at one time or another.

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Unissued: These rifles are, as best as we can determine, like new, inside and out, and never saw troop service.

All visible serial numbers will match.

All blued parts will have over 95% finish although receivers and other parts may have turned a purplish color due to age and their high alloy content.

Stocks will be unused but may show some few dings due to storage and transport handling.

Wooden hand guards usually match but non-matching wood is not a grading criterion and we CANNOT hand-select for this nor is this grounds for an exchange or upgrade - this is the way they were made at the factory. Restocking fee or store credit policy applies.

Stocks may sometimes have a knothole patched at the arsenal. This is perfectly normal and is NOT grounds for a free exchange! If the customer does not want to keep a patched stock rifle, he may return it at his own expense for an upgrade to hand-select for a surcharge plus return shipping.

These hand-select rifles are the best there are and will have no patches but availability is always severely limited, subject to prior sale. This may mean that the customer must be placed on back order for an exchange. Otherwise, restocking fee or store credit policy applies.

Bores on Unissued grade are as new.

Rifles are usually heavily greased and for that reason are not test fired but a static function test has been performed. Royal Tiger does not check headspace - that is the customer's responsibility.

There is no hand-select option for accessories. We have included as many accessories as were provided in the shipment but reserve the right to make substitutions. Accessories have no commercial value and cannot be either exchanged or upgraded.

Currently, Royal Tiger does not stock any military rifles in Unissued condition.

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Excellent: These rifles are almost as nice as the Unissued grade but wear, bore condition or some other grading factor puts them in this lower category.

All visible serial numbers may match, but not necessarily so. There may be one or two pieces that have a different number or have been force matched at the arsenal. If customer wants all matching numbers, hand select fee applies.

All blued parts will have over 90% finish and possibly a few slight scratches.

Stocks may show some slight bruising and scratches due to slight use and storage and transport handling. Arsenal patching may be present. We cannot hand-select for stock condition, customer must upgrade to Unissued or Unissued hand-select for this, if offered. As a rule, stocks will be in Excellent but refinished condition.

Bores will vary from Poor to Excellent. If customer wants an Excellent bore, hand-select fee applies, subject to availability and prior sale. If a hand-select bore has not been ordered, customer understands that bore grade is "our choice" not "his choice". Gun may be returned at customer's expense with RMA approval for bore upgrade (if offered) against a hand-select surcharge. See below for bore grading standards.

Rifles may be heavily greased and for that reason are not test fired but a static function test has been performed. Royal Tiger does not check headspace - that is the customer's responsibility.

There is no hand-select option for accessories. We have included as many accessories as were provided in the shipment but reserve the right to make substitutions. Accessories have no commercial value and cannot be either exchanged or upgraded.

Currently, all Kar 98k, Mosin 91/30, Mosin 38 and Mosin 44 rifles as well as all Nagant 1895 revolvers are in Excellent refinished condition. Excellent original condition guns are not available at this time.

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Good to Very Good: This is the standard grade used gun. Generally, these guns have seen troop service and will have up to about 90% finish on blued parts. Usually they will have 50% or more finish but some slight external corrosion may be present.

All visible serial numbers may match, but not necessarily so. There may be one or two pieces that have a different number or have been force-matched at the arsenal. If customer wants all-matching numbers, he must pay for hand selection, if offered.

Stocks may show some overall bruising and scratches due to frequent use, storage and transport handling. Otherwise, stocks are sound and serviceable. Arsenal patching may be present. We cannot hand-select for stock condition, customer must upgrade to Unissued or Unissued hand-select for this.

Bores will vary from Poor to Excellent but we cannot hand-select for bore condition at this grade. See below for bore grading standards.

Rifles may be heavily greased and for that reason are not test fired but a static function test has been performed. Royal Tiger does not check headspace - that is the customer's responsibility.

There is no hand-select option for accessories. We have included as many accessories as were provided in the shipment but reserve the right to make substitutions. Accessories have no commercial value and cannot be either exchanged or upgraded.

Currently, Royal Tiger does not stock any military rifles in Good or Very Good original condition.

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Shooter Grade: This is our lowest grade gun. Externally, it is just like the VG gun above but will have a bore that is graded only Fair or Poor. See below for bore grading standards.

Stocks are sound and serviceable but may have slight cracks.

There are no hand-select options for this grade.

Rifles may be heavily greased and for that reason are not test fired but a static function test has been performed. Royal Tiger does not check headspace - that is the customer's responsibility.

There is no hand-select option for accessories. We have included as many accessories as were provided in the shipment but reserve the right to make substitutions. Accessories have no commercial value and cannot be either exchanged or upgraded.

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Special note on Mosin Rifles and Carbines: It is very common that these guns will have a wedge of wood added to the toe of the stock. This is not a defect but a production shortcut due to the use of boards too narrow for a one-piece stock. We cannot hand-select for rifles without this feature. If the customer wishes to return such a rifle, restocking fee or store credit policy applies but no refunds. Also note that we engrave the official US serial number using the Roman alphabet on the top of the receiver ring. Currently, all 38 and 44 carbines have counterbored muzzles regardless of bore condition. A counterbored muzzle is not grounds for a return or exchange. We can only presume that this was carried out during a general Factory Thorough Repair (FTR). A counterbored muzzle has no effect on the shooting qualities of the gun and protects the rifling from damage. All Mosin 91/30, 91/30 sniper, 38 and 44 rifles currently available overseas for sale to Royal Tiger, Inc. have invariably been arsenal refinished at some time in the past. External condition is at least Excellent and is usually "like new". Bore condition will vary from Poor to Excellent but an Excellent bore is subject to hand-select fee. Rifles will often have been force-matched at the arsenal. This means that the old serial number on the bolt, floorplate and butt plate has been struck or ground out and the barrel serial number added by either stamping or etching. Standard is force-matched serial numbers. All-matching numbers are subject to hand-select fee, availability and prior sale.

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Special note on Kar 98k Carbines: Forces of the former Soviet Union captured these rifles during World War II. They were later disassembled, reblued and reassembled without regard for original serial numbers matching. Many were force-matched with an electric pencil but others were not. Usually the original barrel and receiver numbers will match, but no others. Ours have all WaA and property marks intact and have Poor to Excellent bores. The only hand-select options for these rifles are for maker's code, year date, laminate wood, cupped buttplate and bore condition, subject to availability and prior sale. Otherwise, they are in about Excellent refinished condition. Stocks will very often not be "correct" for the code and year and may show some arsenal patching. We are sorry, but we cannot hand-select for stock condition or type or hardware style. Please do not ask for matching serial numbers - it is just not possible at this time in history.

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Special note on Nagant Revolvers: We cannot hand-select for Unissued grade since all guns have been refinished within the last 50 years. All will have about 100% bluing and about perfect bores and chambers with either hardwood or Bakelite grips. Most are Tula Arsenal make but some late WW2 examples have the Ishevsk mark. Hand-select fee applies if you wish to specify the maker or date. Please note that these revolvers take a unique cartridge sold as "7.62mm Nagant". It is not interchangeable with the 7.62x25mm Tokarev pistol cartridge! "7.5mm Swiss" revolver cartridges will also work in this revolver but without the gas seal feature. Fiocchi of Italy is the only manufacturer of fresh ammunition for this revolver at this time. Our testing has found the ".32 Harrington and Richardson Magnum" as loaded by the Federal Cartridge Company to be safe to shoot in these revolvers. We recommend only the metal jacketed loading since the lack of a gas ring on the cylinder results in difficult operation after only a few shots if lead bullets are used. We have no data on accuracy but attest that the large cylinder gap makes for a bright flame on firing! Royal Tiger does not currently offer ammunition for these revolvers.

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A note on SKS Serial Numbers: All Yugoslavian SKSs have two sets of serial numbers. The official number of record is engraved in neat block letters, either by hand or with a pantograph, on the left side of the receiver, the top or side of the bolt carrier, the rear of the action cover, the bottom of the trigger guard and the bottom or side of the magazine box. That number is also stamped into the left side of the buttstock. The full serial number with letter prefix is only found on the left side of the receiver and that is the official number for the bound book record. A second set of numbers engraved with electric pencil in a cursive hand will be found on the inside of the trigger guard, the magazine liner and other hidden locations. It will be written in pencil in the safety cutout on the right side of the stock. This second set of numbers was presumably used only for assembly purposes. These numbers do not affect whether a gun is all matching and their presence is not grounds for return for exchange. That is simply the way the guns were made. Also, many receiver covers and magazine boxes have no serial number, just the part number. The absence of the gun serial number on those parts does not make the gun non-matching as long as all other visible numbers match. Currently, Royal Tiger does not offer any SKS rifles.

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Bore Grading Standards

New Bore: This is a bore that is new in every way and which has presumably only been test fired when it was made and not since. Our highest standard. Call for availability and pricing.

Excellent Bore: This is a bore that is like-new: Bright, sharp lands, no visible corrosion nor any that could be felt while cleaning for inspection and grading. Some slight frosting may be visible. It is essentially a new bore in a used gun. Availability not guaranteed unless hand-select surcharge has been paid.

Good to Very Good Bore: This is a perfectly serviceable bore that reflects bright to the bore light and with strong, relatively sharp lands. Will show a slight overall pitting or is otherwise bright yet with a patch of corrosion.

Fair Bore: This is a serviceable bore yet with a uniform pitting that reflects only fairly to the bore light. Lands will be strong yet not sharp and some rounding will be present. This is a safe bore to shoot and will generally be more accurate than expected.

Poor Bore: This is a serviceable bore that is approaching the end of its useful life with generally uniform, deep pitting that reflects darkly to the bore light. Lands will still be visible but weakened due to wear and corrosion. This is a safe bore to shoot but may deliver only mediocre accuracy at longer ranges. A barrel bulge will put an otherwise higher grade bore into the Poor category.

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Glossary of Terms

Bluing: A chemical process of blackening steel. Has only limited ability to protect from corrosion and is sensitive to wear by abrasion.

Bore: Generally, the inside of a rifle barrel. Specifically, it is the smaller diameter hole that is made before rifling grooves are cut into it. For example, the 7.62x54R cartridge fired by the Mosin uses a rifle barrel with a nominal 7.62mm bore diameter.

Groove: This is the long spiral cut in the bore of a rifled gun. It closely matches the diameter of the bullet. In 7.62x54R, it is nominally 7.89mm (0.311 inches) or a little less.

Handguard: That part of the stock that sets upon the top of the barrel and protects the user from being burned by a hot barrel. An upper hand guard is one of two hand guards which extend from about the rear sight to the muzzle, e.g. in British Lee-Enfield rifles. The lower hand guard extends from about the rear sight toward the receiver of the firearm. In the AK and many other rifles, the so-called lower hand guard is properly the forearm or fore-end.

Land: This is the spiral part of the bore that is left after the grooves are cut. It engraves the bullet and imparts a spin to it so that the bullet will travel point-first toward the target. In barrel grading as in shooting, land condition is always more important than groove condition and is what determines the difference between Good, Fair and Poor bore grades.

Patching: This is a procedure of inletting another piece of wood into an area of the stock to eliminate a knothole or other natural defect in the wood or to repair an area damaged in service.

Shipping charges are figured by total weight of the order and final destination zip code. You will be charged shipping for all items ordered from Royal Tiger Imports unless otherwise specifically mentioned on that individual product. We ship all ammunition and long guns FedEx Ground, and all pistols FedEx Next Day. If you wish to know the shipping charges for your order before it is delivered, or would like to know the shipping of an Item(s) before you order, please call (888) 968-4437 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm EST or email orders@Royal-Tiger.com

A Dealer Transfer takes place when a 01 Federally Licensed Firearms dealer transfers a firearm to a Non-FFL Holder or consumer. If you are a consumer desiring to purchase a firearm from Royal Tiger Imports, you must first locate a dealer in your area, who is willing to order/transfer the firearm to you. All fees for the transfer must be negotiated by you with the transferring dealer. You must have the permission from the dealer before placing an order to be shipped to the FFL dealer for transfer of the firearm(s). All firearms ordered for Dealer Transfer must be shipped to the dealer's licensed premise address.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pioneer Arms PPS-43C available exclusively through I.O., Inc. and Royal Tiger Imports Ltd. Here are some FAQ's and answers:

Q.    Where is the PPS-43C made?
A.    It is 100% made in Poland from new and original parts.
Q.    What ammunition should I use?
A.    You should always use fresh, recently made ammunition in caliber 7.62x25 Tokarev. Some surplus ammo may be used, but anything more than about 30 years old cannot be counted upon to be 100% reliable. Never use any ammunition showing cracks at the neck. Some ammunition swells as it ages and this may prevent chambering or cause extraction problems.
Q.    What magazines can I use?
A.    Only magazines especially made for the PPS-43 submachine gun will fit the PPS-43C. These are commonly available on the surplus market and at gun shows. PPSh-41 stick and drum magazines will not fit the PPS-43C.
Q.    My gun jams after a few rounds. What is the problem?
A.    Many jams are caused by a defective magazine, so switching out magazines often solves the problem. Also, old, weak or defective ammunition may not be performing up to specification, resulting in the short-cycle "stovepipe" jam. Weak or defective ammo often causes a jam when the ejected case bounces back into the receiver housing.
Q.    My pistol came with 4 magazines. Are all four guaranteed to work?
A.    No. Only the magazine in the pouch marked "TEST" was actually test-fired in your gun. The other three magazines are spares selected for condition and appearance. We presume that they will work but cannot guarantee it.
Q.    My pistol fires two or three shots at once and then jams. Sometimes it does not fire at all. What is wrong?
A.    You have one of the very few of the first PPS-43C that was delivered without the improved firing pin assembly. Please call toll-free 888-968-4437 or 866-882-1479 and ask for your free shipping label. Send only the bolt and the recoil spring assembly. We shall modify them and return them directly to you.
Q.    Why is the butt stock welded shut?
A.    That is the only way that the pistol would have been importable and salable having 100% foreign parts content. For how to legally reactivate the butt stock assembly, please see an NFA Class II machine gun manufacturer in your home State; we have no information on this subject.
Q.    Will you be offering a carbine version of this gun?
A.    No. This design is only importable as a handgun and making it in the USA as a rifle or carbine is not possible at the present time.
Q.    After I cease firing, I notice a small indentation on the primer of the unfired last round. Is this normal?
A.    Yes. This is just the firing pin tip "kissing" the primer as the bolt goes into battery. The low mass of the actual firing pin is not enough to cause the primer to fire by itself.

The address is:

Royal Tiger Imports
P.O. Box 1977
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Phone: (888) 96-TIGER (888) 968-4437
FAX: (704) 225-8362

Email: FFL@royal-tiger.com

The procedure is:

Send us your license with your contact information attached. 

Call and place your first order. Your first order must be placed by phone. Our sales representative will be able to confirm that we have your license, and that Royal Tiger Imports will be able to accept your order. Subsequent orders can be sent by any of our ordering channels, mail, fax, internet, and email. Remember to include your license number and expiration date on all orders. An expired license means we cannot accept or ship your order.

If you do not have a firearms license and still want to purchase items from Royal Tiger Imports, Please read about about the "Dealer Transfer" option

You must be at least 21 years old and have never been convicted of a felony. You must also have a copy of your Federal Firearms License, and/or State ID, and any other required State or Local license on file with us at or before the time of order. All first time ammunition customers (who do not already have a Federal Firearms License on file with us) must Fax, Email, or Mail a copy of his/her State issued Drivers License or State Identification to verify date of birth. This must be completed before, or at the time the order is placed*. If your State of Residence requires a separate state issued license to purchase ammunition, then a copy of this state issued document must be faxed before an order for ammunition will be processed. When faxing, mailing, or emailing your ammunition order, please include your order number, and/or customer number with license(s) copy (Your Customer number consists of zip code and Last Name/Business Name, example 45066-Smith). It is important that you follow the above steps, as an order placed prior to receiving your State Photo ID, and any other State Required License will be considered an invalid order. For more details on purchasing Ammunition, and State and Local laws pertaining to Purchasing Ammunition, click the link to our Ammunition Purchasing Requirements page.

We mail flyers/catalogs about 6 times a year. We have no set schedule, and generally release a new flyer/catalog when we have a large inventory change, hot new items, or special offers. The best way to get up to date product information is our website, www.royaltigerimports.com, as it is updated daily with to the minute price changes, sales, and new items. Printed advertisements are often generated 30 days before you ever see the ad. This time delay can prove confusing since pricing and inventory changes almost daily. To be placed on our flyer/catalog mailing list simply place an order of any size. We will occasionally only mail our flyer/catalogs to customers who have made a purchase during the previous twelve months. You may also call toll free  (888) 968-4437, or email info@royaltigerimports.com to be placed on our mailing list.

The Surplus Firearm, and Ammunition business is very hard to predict. The best way to get up to date product information is our website, www.RoyalTigerImports.com, it is updated regularly with price changes, sales, and new Items.

Many of our Firearm Products have a $10 handpick option. When you choose this option, you will be charged an additional $10 per firearm. Our shipping staff will take the time to examine 5 of the same item ordered, and then choose the cosmetically best of the five pieces. This does not mean you will get a completely better condition, example: handpicking a Very-good condition Swiss K31 rifle will not necessarily give you an Excellent condition Swiss K31 rifle. Instead, you will be selected the best of the five pieces examined, all of which are in very good condition. We can handpick for certain manufacturers, dates, type of wood etc. Hand pick options and price will vary with each firearm product. Some requests may not be possible, but our sales staff will advise you at the time you place your order. Please phone in your orders when requesting "hand pick" for special requests other than cosmetic condition

Returns are very costly to our Company. We make every effort to insure your order is shipped accurately and the product meets the standards of our advertising. If a return must be made, please note the following policy:

• No Returns will be accepted after 30 days of the invoice date.
• A Return Authorization number must be obtained before making any return.
• Return Shipping Charges are the customers responsibility. If the wrong product was shipped by our error, a UPS call tag will be issued to return the item(s).
• Upon receipt of the returned product(s), we reserve the right to evaluate the return to determine if a refund or exchange will be made.

REFUNDS: Refunds will be made in the same manner in which payment was made. (I.e. credit card purchases will be returned in the form of a credit to the original card account.) Credit Card refunds are subject to a 3% return fee. NOTE: If we deem a return was made without reasonable cause, where in our judgment the product meets advertised condition, the refund will be subject to a 20% Restocking fee.

EXCHANGES: When returning merchandise to be exchanged, please include estimated shipping charges to ship your replacement order.

*If you have questions regarding our terms or policies, please call. Our goal is to make it easy for you to do business with our company!

This is a very good question. YOU must know that your purchase will not violate any of your local or state laws. Asking the right people the right questions and research is the best answer. Contact your State Attorney General's office, check their website, get in touch with your local Department of Law Enforcement, etc. Remember, Ignorance in not an excuse

Yes!

Local Pick-up* hours are Wednesday 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

*Only orders for Ammunition and Accessories are available for pick-up. All orders must be placed by telephone prior to Wednesdays pick-up. Please allow for delays due to the volume of pick-up counter business. For safety purposes, please no children under the age of 18 on the premises.

A Federal Firearms License is a License Granted by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms to an Individual/Business that allows them to purchase approved firearms for Resale purposes. For more information on FFLs and how to obtain them, visit the National Licensing Center's Website at http://www.atf.gov/firearms/nlc/index.htm

Yes. Quantity/Volume discounts are unique to each product. Usually quantity discounts are advertised. Sometimes additional unadvertised discounts may apply when making a volume purchase.

Re: High Capacity Magazine Restrictions

Special legislation limits the type of magazines that we may ship to the States of California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey. The following may not be shipped:

California: Magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds except to “Large Capacity Feeding Device” licensee.

Hawaii: Pistol magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds.

Maryland: Magazines with a capacity of more than 20 rounds.

Massachusetts: Rifle magazines with a capacity of more than 5 rounds except to “Class B” licensee; pistol magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds except to "Class A" licensee.

New Jersey: Magazines with a capacity of more than 15 rounds.

This means that, currently, none of our surplus rifle/submachine gun magazines or machine gun belts or links may be shipped to any of these States with the exception of Maryland to which we may still ship G3, FAL and other 20-round-or-less magazines. The HK MG 3 belt drum as well as all pistol magazines currently in stock may be shipped to all States.