Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
From a half-built Shelby Cobra to a $100,000 Beach Boys surfboard, this Pawn Stars episode is PACKED with jaw-dropping offers, brutal expert appraisals, and Rick’s most shocking deals.
In this video, we break down the wildest moments where Rick, the Old Man, Corey and Chumlee have to decide: cash in, or walk away from history.
⚾ FIRST-EVER PRINTED BASEBALL RULES
A seller walks in claiming to have the first printed book with American baseball rules from 1834. It shows kids playing on Boston Common and even features the earliest printed diamond layout. Rick calls in expert Rebecca, who values it up to $8,500. The seller wants $6,000… but Rick’s counter leaves everyone stunned when they settle at $4,000 for a true piece of baseball history.
🥁 “CIVIL WAR” DRUM FAIL
A guy brings in what he swears is an authentic Civil War drum worth $12,000. The expert quickly discovers modern parts and dates it to the 1870s–1880s – a parade drum, not a battlefield veteran. That $12K dream crashes to earth, and Rick’s offer of under $1,000 leads to some painful haggling before they finally shake on $950.
🍧 1930s ICE SHAVER & PROHIBITION CORKSCREW
Chumlee lights up when a 1930s Japanese cast-iron ice shaver rolls in. The seller wants $900 for the vintage snow cone machine; Chum offers a fraction and closes at $350. Later, a massive Bridgewater corkscrew in a coffin-shaped box shows up, celebrating the end of Prohibition. The seller wants over a grand – but Chum drives him down to $325 and laughs about “15 years for a $200 profit.”
📚 MARK TWAIN MAGAZINE HEARTBREAK
Someone brings in an 1800s issue of Atlantic Monthly featuring an early Mark Twain story and wants $2,500. Rebecca breaks down how important the piece is… then drops the bomb that old magazines just don’t sell like rare books. Valued under $100, Rick passes, and the seller leaves with a 150-year-old disappointment instead of a payday.
🎨 PETER MAX STATUE OF LIBERTY
A bright, psychedelic Peter Max Statue of Liberty painting hits the counter with a $35,000 asking price. The art expert confirms it’s real but explains Max painted thousands of similar pieces. Estimated value? Around $25,000. Rick’s opening offer of $10K feels brutal, but after tense haggling, they land at $12,000 cash.
🏄 BEACH BOYS SURFBOARD SHOCK
A seller claims to have Dennis Wilson’s actual surfboard from the “Surfin’ Safari” and “Surfer Girl” album covers — and wants $100,000. The surf expert confirms it’s real, but says it’s worth closer to $70K without full signatures. Rick offers $65K, the seller refuses, and the board “surfs” right back out the door.
🚗 HALF A SHELBY COBRA… THEN A LEGEND
A guy shows up with half of a 1965 Shelby Cobra — no engine, no seats, just a bare aluminum shell. An expert finds the holy grail: the CSX chassis number proving it’s a REAL Shelby. Valued around $60,000 as-is, Rick still has to budget for a six-figure restoration. After serious haggling, they buy it for $30,000… and later sink roughly $100,000 into a full, roaring restoration that looks absolutely insane on the track.
⏱ SHIP’S CHRONOMETER FLIP
A “broken old clock” turns out to be a valuable ship’s chronometer used for 19th-century navigation. It doesn’t tick, so Rick gambles at $700 and sends it to a specialist. The repair? Just unlocking the movement — a $50 fix on a piece worth thousands. Easiest profit of the episode.
🦈 MEGALODON TEETH & OTHER WILD DEALS
We also look at:
• Megalodon shark teeth that could come with a massive upside if they’re not redeemed from pawn
• A moonshine hydrometer used to test bootleg alcohol
• A vintage Charlie Weaver bartender toy that pours drinks and “smokes”
• A 1915 Ford Model T taxi resto-mod that Corey buys for $21,000
💥 In this video we talk about:
• How experts instantly turn six-figure dreams into reality checks
• When Rick goes big on risky restoration projects (like the Shelby Cobra)
• Why provenance, condition and rarity matter more than cool stories
• The funniest lowball offers… and the shockers Rick actually accepts
👍 If you love Pawn Stars deep dives, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more breakdowns of the craziest deals, rarest items and most brutal negotiations in the shop.
#PawnStars #RickHarrison #HistoryChannel #ShelbyCobra #PeterMax #BaseballHistory #MarkTwain
From a half-built Shelby Cobra to a $100,000 Beach Boys surfboard, this Pawn Stars episode is PACKED with jaw-dropping offers, brutal expert appraisals, and Rick’s most shocking deals.
In this video, we break down the wildest moments where Rick, the Old Man, Corey and Chumlee have to decide: cash in, or walk away from history.
⚾ FIRST-EVER PRINTED BASEBALL RULES
A seller walks in claiming to have the first printed book with American baseball rules from 1834. It shows kids playing on Boston Common and even features the earliest printed diamond layout. Rick calls in expert Rebecca, who values it up to $8,500. The seller wants $6,000… but Rick’s counter leaves everyone stunned when they settle at $4,000 for a true piece of baseball history.
🥁 “CIVIL WAR” DRUM FAIL
A guy brings in what he swears is an authentic Civil War drum worth $12,000. The expert quickly discovers modern parts and dates it to the 1870s–1880s – a parade drum, not a battlefield veteran. That $12K dream crashes to earth, and Rick’s offer of under $1,000 leads to some painful haggling before they finally shake on $950.
🍧 1930s ICE SHAVER & PROHIBITION CORKSCREW
Chumlee lights up when a 1930s Japanese cast-iron ice shaver rolls in. The seller wants $900 for the vintage snow cone machine; Chum offers a fraction and closes at $350. Later, a massive Bridgewater corkscrew in a coffin-shaped box shows up, celebrating the end of Prohibition. The seller wants over a grand – but Chum drives him down to $325 and laughs about “15 years for a $200 profit.”
📚 MARK TWAIN MAGAZINE HEARTBREAK
Someone brings in an 1800s issue of Atlantic Monthly featuring an early Mark Twain story and wants $2,500. Rebecca breaks down how important the piece is… then drops the bomb that old magazines just don’t sell like rare books. Valued under $100, Rick passes, and the seller leaves with a 150-year-old disappointment instead of a payday.
🎨 PETER MAX STATUE OF LIBERTY
A bright, psychedelic Peter Max Statue of Liberty painting hits the counter with a $35,000 asking price. The art expert confirms it’s real but explains Max painted thousands of similar pieces. Estimated value? Around $25,000. Rick’s opening offer of $10K feels brutal, but after tense haggling, they land at $12,000 cash.
🏄 BEACH BOYS SURFBOARD SHOCK
A seller claims to have Dennis Wilson’s actual surfboard from the “Surfin’ Safari” and “Surfer Girl” album covers — and wants $100,000. The surf expert confirms it’s real, but says it’s worth closer to $70K without full signatures. Rick offers $65K, the seller refuses, and the board “surfs” right back out the door.
🚗 HALF A SHELBY COBRA… THEN A LEGEND
A guy shows up with half of a 1965 Shelby Cobra — no engine, no seats, just a bare aluminum shell. An expert finds the holy grail: the CSX chassis number proving it’s a REAL Shelby. Valued around $60,000 as-is, Rick still has to budget for a six-figure restoration. After serious haggling, they buy it for $30,000… and later sink roughly $100,000 into a full, roaring restoration that looks absolutely insane on the track.
⏱ SHIP’S CHRONOMETER FLIP
A “broken old clock” turns out to be a valuable ship’s chronometer used for 19th-century navigation. It doesn’t tick, so Rick gambles at $700 and sends it to a specialist. The repair? Just unlocking the movement — a $50 fix on a piece worth thousands. Easiest profit of the episode.
🦈 MEGALODON TEETH & OTHER WILD DEALS
We also look at:
• Megalodon shark teeth that could come with a massive upside if they’re not redeemed from pawn
• A moonshine hydrometer used to test bootleg alcohol
• A vintage Charlie Weaver bartender toy that pours drinks and “smokes”
• A 1915 Ford Model T taxi resto-mod that Corey buys for $21,000
💥 In this video we talk about:
• How experts instantly turn six-figure dreams into reality checks
• When Rick goes big on risky restoration projects (like the Shelby Cobra)
• Why provenance, condition and rarity matter more than cool stories
• The funniest lowball offers… and the shockers Rick actually accepts
👍 If you love Pawn Stars deep dives, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more breakdowns of the craziest deals, rarest items and most brutal negotiations in the shop.
#PawnStars #RickHarrison #HistoryChannel #ShelbyCobra #PeterMax #BaseballHistory #MarkTwain
