Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This Pawn Stars breakdown is packed with the rarest and strangest artifacts ever brought into the shop — the kind of items that make Rick Harrison stop, stare, and call an expert before saying a word.
The episode starts with a potential literary jackpot: a first American edition of Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea that a seller picked up for only a few bucks at a garage sale. From there, the shop gets hit with one unbelievable piece after another: a bizarre antique corkscrew with a massive price gap, a denim jacket signed by all four members of Metallica in 1986, an iron lung with a six-figure dream price, a bass tied to both John Entwistle and John Paul Jones, and a jaw-dropping 1867 proof shield nickel that sends Rick straight to the coin expert.
And that is only half of it. There is also a restored Herman Munster talking doll, an 1861 Sharps and Hankins experimental rifle, antique French door knockers, and a beautiful 1840s chess table that looks like a museum piece but still cannot force a deal.
If you love Pawn Stars for the rare finds, strange antiques, expert appraisals, and moments where a seller walks in thinking they hit the jackpot, this one delivers all the way through.
Featured Moments
Case 1: First American Edition of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
A seller brings in a worn but potentially huge literary find and says he wants $10,000. Corey takes it seriously, calls in a rare book expert, and finds out it really is the first American edition. Even with restoration and condition issues, the value still lands around $12,000, turning a garage sale pickup into a major score.
Case 2: Antique Corkscrew Price Fantasy
An old functional corkscrew gets demonstrated in the shop, but the seller’s $10,000 ask crashes into reality fast. Rick counters at just $100, and the gap is so massive the deal never gets close.
Case 3: 1986 Metallica Signed Jacket
A woman walks in with a denim jacket signed by James, Lars, Kirk, and Cliff Burton, plus a photo from the original signing. Once the autographs are authenticated, the jacket becomes one of the coolest music collectibles in the episode.
Case 4: Iron Lung Walk-In
A seller wheels in an actual iron lung and asks $100,000. Rick knows the history is real and important, but without key parts and with almost no display market, the item becomes more of a museum curiosity than a practical pawn deal.
Case 5: Bass Signed by John Entwistle and John Paul Jones
The seller claims one legendary bassist played it and another signed it later. Authentication confirms both signatures are real, but the “played live” story lacks proof, which cuts the value down. Rick still gets the deal done at $3,000.
Case 6: 1867 Proof Shield Nickel
A graded proof shield nickel comes in with a $90,000 ask and instantly grabs Rick’s attention. The expert confirms it is one of the rarest in the series, with comps in the $63,000 range, but seller and shop stay too far apart and the coin walks.
Case 7: Herman Munster Talking Doll
A restored 1964 Mattel Herman Munster doll turns into one of the most fun deals in the episode. Chumlee brings in a toy expert, the restoration checks out, and he closes at $500.
Case 8: 1861 Sharps and Hankins Experimental Rifle
Rick gets excited over the Civil War connection, but an odd barrel length reveals the rifle was modified, crushing the rarity premium. Once the expert adjusts the value down, the seller refuses to meet Rick’s offer.
Case 9: 1840s Chess Table
An inlaid antique chess table looks incredible and sounds valuable, but the expert makes it clear beauty does not always equal demand. The seller wants a premium price, Rick goes much lower, and the table leaves unsold.
This episode is everything Pawn Stars fans want: rare artifacts, brutal appraisals, strange history, and huge expectations crashing into reality.
Like, subscribe, and comment which item shocked you most: the Jules Verne first edition, the $90,000 shield nickel, the iron lung, or the Metallica jacket.
Chapters
00:00 Rare Artifacts Intro
00:36 Jules Verne First Edition
01:41 Expert Checks Book
04:12 Antique Corkscrew Test
04:45 $10,000 Ask Collapses
09:31 Metallica Jacket Arrives
11:20 Signatures Confirmed
11:55 Space Toilet Seat
13:28 Rock Legend Bass
15:46 Bass Deal Done
16:00 $90,000 Shield Nickel
18:09 Herman Munster Doll
18:48 Civil War Rifle
21:51 French Door Knockers
22:03 1840s Chess Table
This Pawn Stars breakdown is packed with the rarest and strangest artifacts ever brought into the shop — the kind of items that make Rick Harrison stop, stare, and call an expert before saying a word.
The episode starts with a potential literary jackpot: a first American edition of Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea that a seller picked up for only a few bucks at a garage sale. From there, the shop gets hit with one unbelievable piece after another: a bizarre antique corkscrew with a massive price gap, a denim jacket signed by all four members of Metallica in 1986, an iron lung with a six-figure dream price, a bass tied to both John Entwistle and John Paul Jones, and a jaw-dropping 1867 proof shield nickel that sends Rick straight to the coin expert.
And that is only half of it. There is also a restored Herman Munster talking doll, an 1861 Sharps and Hankins experimental rifle, antique French door knockers, and a beautiful 1840s chess table that looks like a museum piece but still cannot force a deal.
If you love Pawn Stars for the rare finds, strange antiques, expert appraisals, and moments where a seller walks in thinking they hit the jackpot, this one delivers all the way through.
Featured Moments
Case 1: First American Edition of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
A seller brings in a worn but potentially huge literary find and says he wants $10,000. Corey takes it seriously, calls in a rare book expert, and finds out it really is the first American edition. Even with restoration and condition issues, the value still lands around $12,000, turning a garage sale pickup into a major score.
Case 2: Antique Corkscrew Price Fantasy
An old functional corkscrew gets demonstrated in the shop, but the seller’s $10,000 ask crashes into reality fast. Rick counters at just $100, and the gap is so massive the deal never gets close.
Case 3: 1986 Metallica Signed Jacket
A woman walks in with a denim jacket signed by James, Lars, Kirk, and Cliff Burton, plus a photo from the original signing. Once the autographs are authenticated, the jacket becomes one of the coolest music collectibles in the episode.
Case 4: Iron Lung Walk-In
A seller wheels in an actual iron lung and asks $100,000. Rick knows the history is real and important, but without key parts and with almost no display market, the item becomes more of a museum curiosity than a practical pawn deal.
Case 5: Bass Signed by John Entwistle and John Paul Jones
The seller claims one legendary bassist played it and another signed it later. Authentication confirms both signatures are real, but the “played live” story lacks proof, which cuts the value down. Rick still gets the deal done at $3,000.
Case 6: 1867 Proof Shield Nickel
A graded proof shield nickel comes in with a $90,000 ask and instantly grabs Rick’s attention. The expert confirms it is one of the rarest in the series, with comps in the $63,000 range, but seller and shop stay too far apart and the coin walks.
Case 7: Herman Munster Talking Doll
A restored 1964 Mattel Herman Munster doll turns into one of the most fun deals in the episode. Chumlee brings in a toy expert, the restoration checks out, and he closes at $500.
Case 8: 1861 Sharps and Hankins Experimental Rifle
Rick gets excited over the Civil War connection, but an odd barrel length reveals the rifle was modified, crushing the rarity premium. Once the expert adjusts the value down, the seller refuses to meet Rick’s offer.
Case 9: 1840s Chess Table
An inlaid antique chess table looks incredible and sounds valuable, but the expert makes it clear beauty does not always equal demand. The seller wants a premium price, Rick goes much lower, and the table leaves unsold.
This episode is everything Pawn Stars fans want: rare artifacts, brutal appraisals, strange history, and huge expectations crashing into reality.
Like, subscribe, and comment which item shocked you most: the Jules Verne first edition, the $90,000 shield nickel, the iron lung, or the Metallica jacket.
Chapters
00:00 Rare Artifacts Intro
00:36 Jules Verne First Edition
01:41 Expert Checks Book
04:12 Antique Corkscrew Test
04:45 $10,000 Ask Collapses
09:31 Metallica Jacket Arrives
11:20 Signatures Confirmed
11:55 Space Toilet Seat
13:28 Rock Legend Bass
15:46 Bass Deal Done
16:00 $90,000 Shield Nickel
18:09 Herman Munster Doll
18:48 Civil War Rifle
21:51 French Door Knockers
22:03 1840s Chess Table
