Pawn Stars: 5 SUPER RARE ILLEGAL ITEMS!

HISTORY20 minutes read

The owner discovers a unique gun desk resembling something from a James Bond movie, possibly made before 1898, attracting interest from a gun expert for its novelty and concealed nature. Additionally, a rare ancient coin potentially linked to Judas and from the time of Christ is doubted for its authenticity due to cleaning, leading to a significant drop in value but is later confirmed as not stolen, insured, and deemed authentic, showing potential for profit.

Insights

  • The gun desk, resembling something out of a James Bond movie, is an antique firearm possibly made before 1898, making it unique and legal to buy and sell, but it may require deactivation by a gunsmith.
  • A shekel of Tire, an ancient coin tied to Judas and Christ's era, initially doubted for authenticity due to cleaning, is confirmed as genuine, uninsured, and valuable, highlighting the importance of verifying historical artifacts for potential profit.

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Recent questions

  • What is a gun desk?

    A desk that functions as a firearm.

  • How old is the gun desk?

    Possibly from the late 1800s to early 1900s.

  • Can a gun desk be legally bought and sold?

    Yes, but it may need deactivation by a gunsmith.

  • What is the potential value of a gun desk?

    Valuable as a collector's novelty.

  • What is the significance of a gun desk?

    A unique find resembling a James Bond movie.

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Summary

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"Rare Gun Desk Sparks Curiosity and Intrigue"

  • The desk is actually a gun that fires a bullet when the inkwell is pushed down.
  • The owner is unsure of the gun desk's worth but is curious about its history and purpose.
  • The gun desk was acquired at an estate sale while looking for a regular desk.
  • The gun desk is a unique find, not commonly seen, resembling something from a James Bond movie.
  • The gun desk is an antique firearm, possibly made before 1898, making it legal to buy and sell.
  • A gun expert examines the gun desk, noting its concealed nature and potential as a collector's novelty.
  • The gun desk's age is uncertain, with markings hinting at a 1890s-1910 era.
  • To legally buy and sell the gun desk, it may need to be deactivated by a gunsmith.
  • A guitar made of tortoiseshell raises legal concerns due to the material's endangered status.
  • A German spy camera from the 1950s, possibly used by secret agents, is valued at around $100.

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Ancient coin's historical value doubted and confirmed.

  • The individual brings a shekel of Tire, an ancient coin, to a pawn shop, hoping to sell it for its historical value.
  • The coin is from the time of Christ and potentially linked to Judas receiving 30 pieces of silver, but its authenticity is doubted due to being cleaned.
  • Despite the coin's rarity and historical significance, its cleaning diminishes its value, with an initial offer of $5,000 dropping to $1,600.
  • The coin is suspected to be stolen, causing concern, but it is later confirmed as not stolen, insured, and deemed authentic, leading to its retention and potential profit.
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