Pawn Stars: RICK'S 7 MOST EXPENSIVE GUNS OF ALL TIME
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Alex shares a secret lead in London with the narrator, leading to a visit to the Finers, a family specializing in antique arms and armor. The narrator purchases rare pieces like pistols by John Christie and a custom Marlin rifle, negotiating deals and enjoying a family vacation with the proceeds.
Insights
- The Finers family in London specializes in dealing with antique arms and armor, showcasing rare and historically significant pieces like pistols by John Christie and a wheel lock from the Saxon court.
- The Beer Gun, reverse-engineered by Gehendra, is a unique historical piece that impresses with its innovative design and performance, eventually selling for $20,000 after negotiations.
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What are some notable antique guns mentioned in the summary?
The summary mentions a pair of pistols by John Christie, a wheel lock made in 1600 for the Saxon court in Germany, a Colt revolver from the 1800s, a custom Marlin rifle, a French Bootay shotgun from the 18th century, a Colt Patterson gun, and a peg-legged gun from the early 1800s.
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Summary
00:00
"London Antique Arms: Rare Finds Revealed"
- 1. Alex, a weapons expert, informed the narrator of a secret lead in London, prompting a visit.
- 2. In London, they meet the Finers, a family dealing in antique arms and armor for over 50 years.
- 3. The Finers showcase rare pieces, including a pair of pistols by John Christie commissioned by George III.
- 4. The pistols are steel with gilt brass stocks, featuring intricate engravings and a unique design.
- 5. Another notable piece is a wheel lock made in 1600 for the Saxon court in Germany, with intricate staghorn inlays.
- 6. The wheel lock mechanism is complex, involving a tightly wound spring and sparking pyrite.
- 7. The narrator purchases the pistols for £85,000 after negotiation with the Finers.
- 8. A Colt revolver from the 1800s is brought in for appraisal, valued at $35,000 to $50,000 by an expert.
- 9. The narrator negotiates and buys the Colt revolver for $27,500, planning a family vacation with the proceeds.
- 10. A custom Marlin rifle with intricate engravings and special features is appraised at $21,000, leading to a sale at that price.
15:31
Antique Beer Gun: Unique and Valuable
- The gun in question was made in 1896 or 1897, making it legal to own.
- It is not classified as a Class III firearm as it does not function like a modern machine gun.
- The gun operates by firing with each crank of a mechanism.
- The gun weighs approximately 1100 pounds and is taken to a firing range for testing.
- The gun, known as the Beer Gun, was reverse-engineered by a Nepalese man named Gehendra from an American Gardner gun.
- The Beer Gun features a unique pan magazine holding 120 rounds of Martini Henry ammunition.
- The gun's crank mechanism was designed to pull instead of push to reduce fatigue on the soldier firing it.
- The gun is tested at the firing range, impressing everyone with its performance.
- The market value of the Beer Gun is around $27,500, with negotiations leading to a final price of $20,000.
- Another antique gun, a French Bootay shotgun from the 18th century, is evaluated and tested at the firing range, potentially worth $30,000.
31:47
Rare Colt Patterson Guns: Historical Value and Sale
- Colt's partner recovered his investment by assembling and selling Colt Patterson guns from leftover inventory after Colt went bankrupt.
- The mismatched serial numbers on the assembled guns do not diminish their value significantly, with around 150 to 200 Colt Pattersons still in existence.
- A Colt Patterson gun in poor condition could be worth between $25,000 to $100,000 due to its rarity and historical significance.
- A peg-legged gun from the early 1800s, potentially belonging to a British officer, is examined for authenticity and functionality, with a rifled barrel indicating its practical use.
- The peg-legged gun, valued at $12,000 to $15,000, is tested at a range, proving its functionality and unique design, leading to a successful sale negotiation at $9,500.
