Pawn Stars: Francis Tumblety's Top Hat and Concealed Pistol (Season 15) | History

Rick gets the chance to buy a few items owned by one of the most infamous serial killers in history, but must first engage in some price slashing in this clip from "A Killer Cap". #PawnStars
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Pawn Stars
Season 15
Episode 21
A Killer Cap
"Pawn Stars" follows three generations of the Harrison family as they assess the value of items coming in and out of their Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, from the commonplace to the truly historic.
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[@noyb154]

Excellent negotiation. Rick doesnt budge like that.

[@XxMcLuvinItxX]

He reads people well, very few customers come in confident like this guy. He likes to throw the " I'll give you such and such for it and not a penny more" and thats when most customers crack and its game over.

[@tronable]

Yeah, its all about not being desperate. You can tell with a lot of cutomers, the last thing they want to do is walk out of there with the thing they brought.

[@noyb154]

Criticizing voluntary exchange is petty. It wreaks of envy.

[@alonbuchs]

He sold it for 10k you can see it on the pawn shop's website.

[@Krokodilius]

probably more about the item than negotiation. truly unique.

[@RRaZoreDD]

He left the gun behind.... and then it looked like the guy put it in his pocket and grinned about it lmao

[@stackstheboxbreakerbeatbox7849]

PuNKD Steven yea he did. Lmfao

[@honestdave]

He did

[@FeeleySkarin]

Maybe rick thought/thinks the gun is in the hat and pays the guy

[@krauser18x]

remember that everything is scripted

[@maces1405]

How old are you people? Like damn. It's a set. Yes, the people coming in with cool stuff is real. But it's not the actual pawn shop. It's a " behind the scenes " set up. If the people agree to do a shoot. They get paid plus the money from there item. It's not fake it's real but it's made for entertainment. Think about it.

[@pinkfluffyunicornsdancingo4445]

What a duel. Guy really stood firm in his ground and came at Rick with absolutely no intimidation. He really knows how to play.

[@TheCryptoKeeper]

yeah. i think Tumbelty was the real ripper.

[@SailorSocko]

"you gotta step it up" "Alright 5100" "Hahahaha bye"

[@DeesonJame]

Now that Rick has worn the hat, the whole thing is only $200 at most.

[@ethang408]

The legendary rick wore it. If anything it went up in value

[@walterwhite1006]

@@ethang408 LOL

[@currencybeats]

Greasy rick

[@joshmahoney4955]

Rick is poop

[@Juan-vn9fn]

Deeson Jame ill give u 20$.. ukno the market is tough out there..

[@atylerpearce]

"Wasn't what I was shooting for, you always aim high..." He really pulled the trigger on those puns.

[@Fjalll]

Didn't go off half-cocked and bit the bullet

[@miguelvega8557]

"I'm going to go rip me off some more deals"

[@Dark-xs5lf]

@@miguelvega8557 will you get me a magazine while you're out?

[@oussamamaiza2177]

Imagine if another serial killer buys this 😂😂

[@downfromthereeefters]

Dexter Tumblety

[@thachubbmonster9013]

I mean if I was rich I would be interested in buying it because it’s extremely interesting

[@JuiceHead3]

that guy was uh..interesting

[@kylejamson4426]

JuiceHead as if you watch this I watch ur fallout videos

[@fpshooterful]

OR HE Could be an actor

[@lemonh3ad904]

JuiceHead lemon head for life ya nerd : ^ 0

[@no.switches]

JuiceHead I

[@wut3358]

fpshooterful he's just trying to be.

[@OriasX]

Customer: Can i get a change for 10 dollar bill? Rick: best i can do is 4 bucks and I’m taking the risk here

[@aerosanil2309]

under rated comment

[@ramp405]

3:29 wtf are those rick

[@chibbacurley62]

suede dress shoes

[@thachubbmonster9013]

2016

[@omegamark4155]

Fat head, fat stomach, tiny legs and these gaudy boots. Simply a self-propelled stomach.

[@samuelclaessens7699]

"I'll let you win this time" (always)

[@ShardTown]

3:41 going by the poses, the seller is dominating/intimidating rick. he crosses his arms and spreads his legs to balance himself as in a fight stance. rick puts his hands in his pockets and leans on the wall to try and appear relaxed/non-threatening and is subconsciously being submissive by doing so. When the seller demands "you gotta step it up" rick tries to shift power to himself by half-mockingly only raising the price by 100 bucks, but he breaks eye contact while doing so. When the seller asserts 9 grand, Ricks fight or flight instinct kicks in and he chooses flight. Rick still gets the final word, but the power struggle is there and the seller got an extra 2000 out of the original price out of it.

[@ShardTown]

in the end the seller acknowledges the power struggle and feigns(?) defeat by half mockingly(?) saying "I'll let you win this time". I think the seller got what he wanted, and lets rick think he won by letting him make the final word/offer.

[@chibbacurley62]

this was good but bro... it's a TV show

[@hakeem475]

The dude went for 15k he’s smart, obviously he watch this tv show and knows how it works 😂

[@paulnone9984]

I'm actually happy that this guy negotiated well. Most people are pushovers and just take the first or second offer.

[@Thelionpaladin]

He negotiated better than usual- he still got fleeced. A ripper obsessive would buy that 15k easy- that’s not even including museums etc.

[@paulnone9984]

@@Thelionpaladin no one forces you to sell things. If you're dumb enough to sell to a pawn shop, then that's on the person. Don't blame the pawn shop.

[@Sheff-yv5su]

His laugh sounds like an old rusty truck trying to start up

[@Yadowing]

Francis Tumblety and Mr. Brown got along famously

[@entwaffnen8127]

Does anyone else notices the strand of the hat falling to the side on 4:34 then disappear the next second?

[@josuhe6889]

Mr.Brown wore that hat and shot the gun famously

[@UncleMustardo]

So, you're implying that besides all of that soul stuff, James Brown also was the godfather of slicing up hookers?

[@thaddeusmcgrath]

Slicing up hookers FAMOUSLY!!!

[@FSU2001]

Wow that's funny dude.

[@chadwicklovell2412]

Josuhe who is mr.brown?

[@FSU2001]

Chadwick Lovell Mrs. Brown's husband.

[@ROTTBOXX]

That should legit be in a museum. Not in a pawn shop.

[@marks6663]

You can tell he's an actor.

[@Oialca]

That is one of the coolest item I’ve ever seen

[@TheOne-ec9ku]

Absolutely! I didn't think that was gonna happen

[@lookingforwyatteearp3137]

RICK : So what is the hat worth. EXPERT: It would be worth about 3 thousand dollars but since you put it on your big, bald, greasy bulb of a head its brought the value down to $800 because of the new oil stains in it.

[@ethanbanks5640]

Looking for Wyatte Earp 😂😂

[@bgeppy738]

One of my favorite pawners

[@zac2607]

I am fearful of running out of these clips

[@SSS-qz8jy]

Loved it !

[@makomega3860]

That guy was so persuasive and convincing

[@barrymcockener4336]

With that hat and shirt Rick looks like Mr Peanut I bet him and Mr. Brown got along famously

[@edoliohernandez1]

Dude you gotta step it up while he's wearing the hat 😂😂😂

[@luckyasmr1374]

This guy’s puns are... killing me...

[@22ergie]

Love Rick's shoes at the range...

[@BlakeRocks52]

Ricks expert always gives his a good price

[@rainwhenidie6666]

The seller is for sure Corey Taylors Doppelganger!

[@notarapp3r767]

Is worth 10,000 dollas. Rick: ill give you 5 grand

[@AudieHolland]

The hat fit perfectly!

[@fastdraw30]

Dude..super creepy items..but super cool and interesting..JTR was a sick individual!!

[@tommydesimone7368]

Very dapper Rick very dapper

[@alexcostello3681]

U can definitely learn some negotiating skills from watching Rick!

[@winchan7065]

Well done on the negotiation

[@stefandiamante]

It's like the holy grail of Francis Tumblety top hats.

[@DavidKendallGoogle]

If Tumbletee is ever confirmed as JTR, that hat is worth at least 10x that amount.

[@sambda]

I was surprised it wasn't worth more. After all, Tumblety is a serious Ripper suspect (not of the crazy ones - Gull, D.o. Clarence, Sickert etc.)

[@adamdafatman3906]

David Kendall yes but there’s no way we will ever find out

[@jessiepinkman2082]

sambda yeah but he wasn’t the main suspect if it was Aaron kosminiskys hat it would be worth so much

[@herculesrockerfeller4136]

@@adamdafatman3906 especially as potential DNA evidence that may have remained is now compromised

[@maousama6305]

Finally someone who can negotiate!!

[@jayonefive234]

that top hat is something i would buy and keep forever

[@davidupton9354]

Got it right below the number three! But he was aiming at the upper left corner!

[@ScreenHackTV]

This guy is amazing!

[@cugamer8862]

Greatest seller in the history of the show.

[@SuperGamingeek]

Mr Brown got along famously with NINOOOOOO

[@evanxu1502]

wrong channel dude

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

Rhedogian HELLO MY NAMES NINOOOOO!!!!

[@ikillzuepicly316]

DOES MR BROWN KNOW WHERE THE FUCKING LAMB SAUCE IS???😂😂😂

[@connormathieson2894]

Hahaha fuck this is good

[@TheSlimification1]

Rhedogian You say the same comment on every video.. what the fuck is wrong with you?

[@himynamelscolin]

That head nod when rick was wearing the hat tho

[@Darbobski]

That's some great provenance. I'm surprised it wasn't valued even higher.

[@operationopinion7015]

“Man you gotta step it up!” Rick: “$5,100” “Man you gotta step it more than that like we can-“ Rick: “$6,000 that is more than fair.” “Alright-“ *$1,000 x3* Rick: *places hat on table* “Have a nice day man!”

[@darthconquerus]

If I’ve ever thought someone was an actor in their first tv appearance, this is it

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

Dude you gotta step it up!! Lol 😂

[@jf6395]

nicely done the seller held tight....

[@thaddeusmcgrath]

You know back in those days, Dr Francis Tumblety used to let Mr. Brown wear that hat famously.

[@Random-bi4nl]

this is the HOLY GRAILE OF HATS

[@eduardosandoval5286]

Rick the ripper when he put on that hat 😂

[@jacobcushman739]

does anyone else see how sometimes when rick makes a offer he sounds angry? right after 3:51

[@harrybaker9044]

Would've loved to own this if I were wealthy. Tumblety was such an interesting and unique character. That price is a steal.

[@eyehatefarcebook11]

Mr. Brown wore a top hat famously.

[@lingling5554]

Love the series

[@yalondapreyer389]

I love this show 😍

[@bman296]

steven and alex are my favorite on this store

[@danielavila6582]

He just wanted to buy the items for his last pun hahahaha

[@wetcheese7080]

I have never seen him sell something until now

[@GOLVEL]

Rick looks like that peanut guy with the hat and the monocle X-)

[@detectingwithknox3531]

Mr.Brown and Jack the Ripper got along famously

[@VegasViking420]

Rick "I'll give ya $100, best I can do" Harrison

[@alejandrovargas1694]

Rick's friend looks like George w. Bush

[@trackrecord1592]

I have another couple of questions.. who designed & made that pistol and what did they have in mind what the pistol would be used for

[@_._._._._._._._]

*You would have to think that History Channel just brings these items in from a museum and gets someone from the line up outside the shop to pretend they own it and want to sell it*

[@StevieGreig1]

Francis Tumblety and I got along famously

[@baseddugalle1838]

The seller looks like the guy from Corridor Crew

[@ushakamegabuild1026]

mr brown could have been jack the ripper

[@Karmakaze]

Damn this guy knows how to negotiate.

[@gorgon7823]

Let me call in my turtleneck vest expert

[@flick22601]

I think the 'expert' was way too low in his estimate.

[@crazyman34561]

This is the holy grail of American Top Hats and Concealed pistols

[@LyricalTrain]

“Let me call my firearms and Tumblety guy”

[@YourNighrmare]

Ha ha din hit the " ( 3 ) " !!!

[@EGarrett01]

Rick got a steal there. That is essentially Jack the Ripper's hat. It's an AMAZING piece of history.

[@m.j.c.6969]

"Essentially"? How do you figure? He's a suspect! Nothing has been proven!

[@Parker.H]

I always keep my pistol and hat next to my cooking books

[@trackrecord1592]

Who's estate sale did he buy it the hat from ? And where was the estate sale ? That pistol is awesome sophisticated for its time and quite powerful for its size.

[@TexasHeathen]

That was really cool

[@trackrecord1592]

Who's estate sale was it ? And where was it located ?

[@vampire64]

Now that's how you negotiate.

[@user-qm6kn5yj9t]

Mr. Crab in real life.

[@youngla1475]

The end didnt day they got along famously

[@themadh8r539]

Mr brown famously preferred the jimmy hat over any other hat

[@ahmedrubel4549]

Very cool...items

[@yoitscory5928]

Bruh they put the firing balls in an altoid container lmao

[@jacobdhann9755]

He stole the gun at the end. When the guy walked out he slid it into his pocket

[@Jacno77]

a gentlemen on his knees stands lower than a ploughman on his feet

[@atlasjunky7677]

Rick in that hat looks right

[@richkidvicgodfather87]

Rick looked like mr monopoly

[@chipreuter9478]

Spencer got along famously with Mr. Brown who in turn got along famously with Jack the Ripper

[@NOTAMV]

I was just scared he was gonna scrape the hat against the wall.

[@ye7064]

The customer looks like niko from Corridor crew

[@jba9964]

wow that thing was nice!

[@raydiedrich4605]

Hardball Rick!

[@fkillah]

Rick looking like Mr Peanut