Pawn Stars Expert “This is ILLEGAL to OWN”
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A lady brings in a desk with a hidden gun, seeking its worth, while Rick advises caution on selling a guitar due to legal concerns. Various rare and potentially valuable items, including political memorabilia, poker cheating devices, military equipment, and historical documents, are brought in for evaluation and sale negotiations at the pawn shop.
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- The items brought into the shop range from historical artifacts like World War II grenades to unique collectibles such as a gun hidden in a desk, each requiring expert authentication and often raising legal concerns due to their nature or origin.
- Rick and his team navigate the legal and ethical complexities of dealing with potentially valuable but legally questionable items, advising caution in selling items like a tortoise shell guitar or counterfeit bills, while also seeking expert validation for authenticity and guidance on proper procedures for items like Russian ICBM launch keys.
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Recent questions
What is the potential value of the desk with a hidden gun?
The desk with a hidden gun could potentially be worth a significant amount due to its unique and concealed nature, dating back to the late 19th to early 20th century.
Is it legal to sell a tortoise shell guitar?
Selling a tortoise shell guitar may pose legal concerns due to the ban on tortoise shell trade in the early 1970s, so caution is advised before proceeding with a sale.
How should counterfeit bills be handled?
Counterfeit bills should be verified by an expert, such as Rick, and then turned in to the appropriate authorities, like the Secret Service, to avoid any legal issues.
What is the potential worth of poker cheating devices?
Poker cheating devices can range in value from $600 to $6,000, making them a valuable item for negotiation with experts like Rick.
Are Russian ICBM launch keys valuable?
Russian ICBM launch keys are considered rare and authentic items, potentially valuable for sale negotiations, especially when authenticated by experts like Mark.
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Summary
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Unusual items spark intrigue and negotiations.
- A lady brings a desk that doubles as a gun to sell, unsure of its worth, acquired at an estate sale.
- The gun is hidden within the desk, firing a bullet when the inkwell is pressed down.
- Rick, intrigued by the item, seeks expert advice due to its uniqueness and concealed nature.
- The gun is potentially from the 1890s to 1910, requiring deactivation by a gunsmith to avoid legal issues.
- A customer brings a rare tortoise shell guitar, questioning its legality due to the ban on tortoise shell trade in the early '70s.
- Rick advises caution in selling the guitar due to legal concerns, despite its potential value.
- Political memorabilia, including a Secret Service ID and a counterfeit $10 bill, is brought in, with Rick verifying the counterfeit nature of the bill.
- An expert confirms the authenticity of the Secret Service credential and advises turning in the counterfeit bill to the Secret Service.
- A customer brings in a poker cheating device, potentially worth between $600 to $6,000, prompting a negotiation with Rick.
- An infrared heat seeker for Sidewinder missiles is brought in, with a US Marine Corps pilot confirming its authenticity and rarity, leading to a sale negotiation.
- Russian ICBM launch keys are presented, with Mark authenticating them and revealing their use for spacecraft launches, leading to a negotiation for their purchase.
- A World War II grenade, potentially made by the OSS or CIA, is brought in, with Tony confirming its origin and value, leading to a sale negotiation.
- Counterfeit documents from a Nazi spy during World War II are brought in, with Rick negotiating the price with the seller, aiming for a lower price than initially requested.
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"Authentication of Historical Documents and Signatures"
- A customer brings in documents believed to be associated with the OSS, seeking authentication from the CIA.
- The documents are suspected to be counterfeit IDs, possibly created by Germans, and are compared to a scrapbook of counterfeit items by the OSS.
- A set of parchments detailing a soldier's career, signed by different presidents, is presented, showcasing the soldier's rise to Brigadier General.
- An expert is called in to authenticate the signatures on the parchments, revealing that one signature was stamped while the rest were real.
- The historical document of a scientist involved in developing the atomic bomb is offered for sale, but the seller declines offers below $1,100.
