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A man brings in a Civil War-era Sharps & Hankins experimental rifle from 1861 in this clip from Season 12, "Capture the Pawn". #PawnStars
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[@mylittlepony9125]

Thank god for the ending I thought that dude would never put his eyebrows down

[@nathanfindlay9092]

Just read this, cracked up immediately and couldn’t stop starring at his shiny face

[@edi1mex]

Pretty sure they made him do that to look better its a hollywood trick you you keep a big smile then raise your eyebrows keep eyebrows up get rid of the smile and boom...i know it sounds stupid but that is what they do

[@northernpikes7545]

It looks like Rick was holding back busting out laughing at the dude

[@djquinn11]

OMG, that’s hilarious

[@guitarstalkandtech9085]

@@edi1mex nah, maybe just how he looks

[@blake86303]

That tape measure was probably from Harbor Freight. Nobody messed with the barrel.

[@scootch4224]

Guy: This is an 1861 experimental rifle Rick: It's most likely some sort of prototype

[@dashulze]

the term sharp shooter was in use before the Sharp rifle. the term "old reliable" was engraved on the barrel.

[@shantanusaurabh8343]

I laughed when Rick said... If it was exact size.. I would have given 3000

[@neili4970]

I miss the old man! and my old man to....

[@dickdrip]

Too*

[@neili4970]

@@dickdrip reminds me of my old man sorry didnt mean to poke a scar

[@bryamvasquez3057]

F

[@farazkhan8641]

No Rick if the gun wasn't messed with, you still wouldn't have paid 3000

[@davids11131113]

Me neither, old experimental rifle, it’s been altered further and refinished, with some weird discontinued cartridge too, finding a buyer to pay big would be tougher than finding a white rhino.

[@Bangabalunga]

I totally agree!

[@cesarg2768]

Paid*

[@dieseldabz7104]

It wasn't messed with fyi

[@roybakker1973]

actually its one of the trail guns from the 1861 navy trails. the clear giveaway are the screws on the receiver that in the production version were replaced by rivets.

[@jamalrobinson8321]

They should call this show Pawn I would like someone to take a look at it stars

[@Icicless]

the dude selling the gun looked like a serial killer

[@DeathPoker1]

I was just thinking that haha i forsure got serial killer vibes off him

[@kingjames4886]

looks like he kills a bowl of cereal every morning... lol cereal killers don't gel their hair. show me one cereal killer ever who gelled their hair. looks more like a nark.

[@kysike666]

check his basement

[@kingjames4886]

@@kysike666 idc what's in his basement... show me literally any serial killer that has used har gel.... they don't do it.

[@marceldewit8159]

A strong "American psycho" vibe indeed.

[@arkansasgreg9976]

"it's disheartening a pawn shop won't pay me retail."

[@WillySwagVIdeos]

dude - “hey, this is my rifle” rick- *babbling facts* the dude- “wow. that’s crazy but i didn’t ask!”

[@Elbereth_TV]

i mean, they did, since to get onto the show you have to contact them with what it is and what you expect to get

[@ViPro2023]

A lot of people don't seem to understand that Rick isn't buying the stuff for himself, he's buying it to sell.

[@robparsons7910]

That face he's pulling at 1:12 just says "I don't care what's it worth?"

[@raymaresh1712]

Glad he walked away from that one. I'd surely get another opinion from someone else.

[@cheesedoesgaming6088]

That rifle is probably worth 5 grand or more to a collector that has money

[@davids11131113]

Sure, anyone looking to a pawn shop to give them top retail price on anything is dumb.

[@dieseldabz7104]

Ya a REAL gun expert maybe..

[@issacclarke9740]

I would take it to Rock island auction

[@kingjames4886]

"I found the rifle at a pawn shop so obviously I'm selling it at a pawn shop"

[@davids11131113]

Old Sharps experimental with a cut off barrel, altered stock, and probably unavailable cartridge caliber, dude should’ve taken the cash.

[@usudu123]

That’s a cool rife!

[@cjhmarine0621]

$1,000 bucks is an insult to the modified rifle community

[@jakeallen476]

Dane cook recycling jokes

[@missionpupa]

stfu meme boy.

[@drvonschwartz]

Chooches

[@Jupiter.141]

C'mon you work with that guy?

[@thephilippinesforus]

😂

[@jeremypen8556]

That's a sweet RIFE

[@dfygoh3215]

when you buy something at a pawn shop, then try to resale it at another pawn shop 99% of the time you lose

[@tannermckay9830]

“i’m gonna take the gun home and punish it for disappointing me”

[@dave623]

Sharp shooter is a British term that predates the manufacturing of the Sharps rifle by at least 50 years. The term sharpshooter was not derived from the Sharps rifle. I’m sorry. Carry on.

[@vashoutlaw8278]

Yup. Didn't even need an expert. Just googled the word and it popped up 1801 for the British and 1781 for the Germans.

[@alexguardado235]

Love this stuff

[@prophez23]

Dude selling the rifle is like shut up Rick I know more about guns than you do..

[@rinaldykase]

02:07 when Chum said "kinda like me" And i started wondering how accurate he mean

[@niceshot4563]

Yeah, what is he implying? He can blast his load across the room and hit a girl in the face?

[@cademellon6783]

He can hit _juuuust_ the right vein

[@James-miller]

He said I bought it from a pawn shop and got a great deal 😂😂 no I think the pawn shop got a good deal

[@xxExoticButterzxx]

That guy’s face is just 🙂

[@texastrouble682]

The guy was probably into it for $1500 and didn’t want to lose any.

[@livingthedash6727]

0:09 Rick and I have the same watch. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss!

[@livingthedash6727]

@@houston77073 let's see it buttercup. 😉 😘

[@tierackk]

Best I can do on the Rolex is 25 bucks.. I'm taking all the risk here.

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Living The Dash rick only paid $30. For his

[@DavidThomas-rm3xw]

So what do you want a purple heart.

[@vittoriopaonessa]

What a nice history

[@unclejoshtruescarystories]

2:38 Rick - "It's a dead market." 2:57 Expert - "There's a large collector base for these guns."

[@ismael316]

Uncle Josh's True Scary Stories he said THIN market not dead lol.

[@akcs560]

He looks like a good bad guy

[@Biscuitchris7again]

_"An experimental weapon with experimental ammunition..."_

[@joh02574]

Biscuitchris7again well played

[@dictator420]

One of my favorite movies.

[@joshhuskins5363]

Mmmmbout there stop

[@aerostock1]

Philada - Have to use that abreviation next time.

[@TheQuestionmarkstudi]

*expert literally tells him everything about the rifle* “I’m gonna go home and do some research on it.” ...

[@brandonfreese8397]

Rick's paid expert! Du dude! Rick has to double his money! That's the name of the game!

[@fatty10001]

Anyone would. No one should just take someone's word

[@ChessJew]

"Do some research" is the pocket objection for the real objection of, "Your offer is too low"

[@thephilippinesforus]

"even an expert said it was worth more than that.." 🤔that's a perplexing statement from the man standing in a Pawnshop.

[@lestermiller2717]

They don’t know what they are talking about that gun is super rare to find.

[@islndaze]

You go a pawn shop for quick money, never expect to get what you want, no matter if there low balling you

[@CopperRavenProductions]

The expert said 1500 to 2000. The expet did not say it was exactly more than that sheesh

[@samfosdick9874]

Rick's experts are on his payroll

[@DailyDoseofShortsVideos]

He should restore it and come back

[@flick22601]

It would then be worth even less.

[@DailyDoseofShortsVideos]

flick22601 no it wouldn’t rick restored a pistol and it became a big profit

[@geminitaurus8693]

Takes out measuring tape : yeah I value this gun at 1750...

[@MM-qi5mk]

There was no “ shell “ for that gun Ricky

[@SnakeDoctor303]

Sean needs to comeback

[@Jayden-hs8kn]

He's the"Quiet kids"soft and silet type

[@uplinkx1126]

How about you do some research before you try to sell it.

[@Sunshine-Light]

Gosh he’s really lucky he didn’t get ripped off

[@kiltxan1642]

That's why he got a "good deal" from the other pawn shop. Do some study before you start getting into the gun trading business

[@davids11131113]

If you’re in the ‘gun trading business’ at pawn shops, you’re dumb.

[@Infam0usStr1ke]

Being in the “gun trading business” without an FFL is illegal so I wouldn’t be publicly announcing it like you’re an expert.

[@kiltxan1642]

@@Infam0usStr1ke Totally agree

[@AdamantLightLP]

@@Infam0usStr1ke it's actually not if the gun is old enough.

[@coolboy5428]

Was that brandon and lori in the background there at :16

[@BusStopProductions.]

Chumble & Ricc are both thicc

[@thecomposer582]

He really thought he was gonna sell it for $2000

[@georgehorner1578]

All in collusion, Ricks buddy is the one who will end up selling the weapon ,everyone gets a slice.

[@DavidThomas-rm3xw]

Old low ball Rick tells all about the Sharps and then let me call a friend I'm glad the guy didn't take the offer.

[@drewmurphy7160]

Looks like the Carbine MK2 from Modern Warfare

[@mugnumps7910]

Never trust a bald pawn shop owner.

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

That guy needs to find out who modified it, and when. Could be done by the manufacturer.

[@MartasZLA]

True. This gun is handmade so there is possible someone make this difference when making it.

[@nathannoble9741]

I don't get it. People still think they can the retail value while selling to a retail outlet. But pawn shops of course are shady. They'll still sell something retail regardless of wear or cosmetics.

[@johnhodges8264]

That expert did not take into account the chamber lenght when he measured the barrel .

[@goachingoulding3926]

ALSO I CHURCHMAN HOMECOMING ICONIC OINTMENTS

[@trevoryates4183]

Is it just me or does the guy bringong in the gun sound like tom cruise

[@estebong]

I got the rifle from a pawn shop and now I'd like to sell it to a pawn shop

[@TheNuckinFoob]

Still have yet to see a customer that isn't annoyed by the incessant little history lesson. They're just like "that's cool, just gimme my money."

[@devangarcia3119]

Is this dominance

[@josebravo1976]

I would 😆

[@pnotuner1]

How do you know the barrel is cut down? Did you even look at the muzzle?

[@And-sn7nt]

Superman trying to sell a gun

[@hudsonzzzz]

He looks like a red Bundt kinda guy

[@souladventurer8911]

That music at 1:00, what's the name?

[@JohnDoe-pe1em]

If you have original patina you have an original firearm if it's been modified by sharps who built the rifle it's still a sharps and should be worth more money there is nothing wrong with that firearm someone might have sanded the stock but other than that rifle is Cherry

[@bigj73nsb]

Lol that rifle is probably worth more like 3-5k. Would really like to see the number on this though

[@romaderoma4440]

I have a ssg300 sig sauer 7.62/51 Prototype with a longer Barrel it never was sold to public..so if i show that to Rick he will probably say it’s a fake Rifle lol !

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Roma De’Roma slow down hero. Rick can’t buy anything less than a hundred years old. He does not have a license to deal in modern firearm

[@vernefits1953]

1050 is ok

[@jasonsmith1143]

hope someone brings in a mp40 one day

[@JohnDoe-pe1em]

Personally I feel that the gun was used in the Calvary that's why the rear stock looks like it's been sanded it has been sanded with the leather scabbard that it was in the bouncing of a horse would rub the wood that wayI doubt anyone in their right mind would buy a sharps long-barrel rifle design for sea men and cut it down themselves thus destroying the accuracy if it was modified it was done by Sharp's

[@drewcliff82]

Boy people love to hate on these offers lol. 1000 is very fair. You automatically assume that the lowest number is what you will get which is 1500. This is also a tough sell bc u doubt many collectors are looking for something that's been messed with this much. 1100 is the top I would have went of I was Rick amd even there you wont make much.

[@94SexyStang]

Rick is "experimentally" bald......

[@1state152]

Load of bull we all know the appraisals are bs in favor of rick

[@1state152]

Jason Michael in what planet lmao 😂

[@davids11131113]

They’re free to go sell it wherever they want.

[@1state152]

davids11131113 oh really? I thought they were confined to that specific pawn shop

[@davids11131113]

That’s what people seem to think here.

[@missionpupa]

nope, appraisal was good, these guys also have their reputation to protect. If they are bullshitting especially in live television, they would lose any credentials they have just like that.

[@c7inni911]

Rifle spelling mistake

[@timholder4002]

I'm so glad the man didn't let Rick steal that gun 😂

[@AnthonyDoesYouTube]

Title says Rife

[@jerryyao8872]

‘Rife’

[@christiangarza449]

He's tall

[@arktkt06]

If you’re watching, I’ll pay your $1500

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

He buys the gun from a gun shot to try to wheel and deal with another? The first pawn shop had to know what they were buying as it is.

[@gabem6362]

Can't find ammo ..? I'll give you 10 buck for the rifle ..get out of here..

[@greengiant1017]

Why that guy always looks surprised? Like millhouse from simpsons

[@charlie-jy5qt]

Ey up

[@mobbarley6578]

Where's Craig Gottlieb?

[@samuelrussell7003]

It's disappointing cause even the expert said it was worth more than that Did this guy seriously go in to a pawn shop and expect to be paid what it would be worth retail what a tool and you can just tell he was expecting rick to turn around and say yeah I'll give you 1500 for it at the end

[@paulmeicher9552]

Ripping off the customer as usual.

[@Duderz]

What is a rife

[@metamorphicorder]

Repost.

[@CeylonLastMile]

Gun owner looks like Cristiano Ronaldo.

[@jamesdixon6332]

More videos without Chumless would be welcomed.

[@hattorihonzo8340]

“Even though the expert said it was worth more” how do these dummies think buying and selling works?

[@rafaellacerda8123]

Heavy D bommmmmmmm vai Corinthians

[@mikec912]

Nobody wants this old obscure caliber, junk. Dude had a solid cash offer. Good luck.

[@_frxst_5]

You are sadly mistaken this is rare rifle thus bumping it's price for collectors

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Mike C what was obscured about the caliber?

[@heaven-is-real]

It is experimental, so the barrel length of this particular rifle could very well be original (NOT modified). 24" is a well known length of optimization for sniper rifles. I disagree wtih the "expert"'s assessment. The seller is smart to do more research and maybe not try sell it at a pawnshop (sheesh).