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Pawn Stars: TOP 7 PRESIDENTIAL PAWNS OF ALL TIME!

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A seller brings in historical items to a pawn shop, including a Remington revolver associated with Theodore Roosevelt valued at $10,000 to $30,000, antique buttons celebrating George Washington worth $2,000 to $8,000, and a forged Lincoln print deemed worthless. The seller also offers items such as a fake Abraham Lincoln photo and a Votamatic punch card machine with historical significance, eventually keeping a Thomas Jefferson replica desk due to its lack of value at the pawn shop.

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  • The Remington six-shot revolver brought in by the seller, with ties to Theodore Roosevelt, lacks a serial number but is confirmed authentic by an expert, potentially valued between $10,000 to $30,000.
  • The seller's collection includes antique buttons celebrating George Washington's inauguration, valued at $2,000 to $8,000, with one rare button standing out, ultimately sold for $3,000 due to limited market appeal.

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Historical items sold at pawn shop

  • The seller brings a Remington six-shot revolver, a family heirloom from a Honduran general, to the pawn shop.
  • The revolver is part of a series, with the seller's stepfather's grandfather receiving numbers three and four, while Theodore Roosevelt received numbers one and two.
  • The gun lacks a serial number, which is unusual, but its association with Theodore Roosevelt could increase its value significantly.
  • An expert from Tortuga Trading Incorporated confirms the gun's authenticity as a Remington model from the late 1800s, estimating its value between $10,000 to $30,000.
  • The gun has a broken main spring, but otherwise, it is in good working order.
  • The seller agrees to sell the gun for $9,500, considering its historical significance and potential value.
  • The seller then brings in antique buttons from their grandfather's collection, which are identified as coat buttons celebrating George Washington's inauguration in 1789.
  • The expert values the buttons at $2,000 to $8,000, with one button being particularly rare and valuable.
  • The seller negotiates and eventually sells the buttons for $3,000, considering the limited market for such items.
  • Lastly, the seller brings in an Abraham Lincoln print, which is determined to be a copy of a forgery by Joseph Cosey, making it of little value.

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Diplomatic gifts, historic photos, and unique items

  • Exchanging gifts as symbols of diplomacy dates back to Roman times, evolving from goats and chickens to cufflinks and clocks.
  • A broken item, due to battery corrosion, is valued at $750, significantly less than its potential worth if functional.
  • A photo of Mary and Abraham Lincoln from 1863 is presented for sale, with a requested price of $1 million.
  • An expert analyzes the photo, concluding it's not authentic, despite the owner's high valuation.
  • A Votamatic punch card machine from the 2000 presidential election is offered for $2,000, with historical significance due to the infamous hanging chads.
  • The punch card machine is sold for $1,000 after negotiation, with potential for attracting customers to the pawn shop.
  • A replica of Thomas Jefferson's laptop desk from 1880 is presented for sale at $150,000, but the pawn shop offers only $1,000 due to its lack of historical significance.
  • The seller decides to keep the Thomas Jefferson replica desk within the family after failing to reach a deal at the pawn shop.
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