Episode
Pawn Stars: Fortune in Flames
Overview
Rick has a chance to buy a little piece of militaria he's never had before - a Flame Thrower. Can he turn up the heat and coax a deal or will this deal go up in flames? Corey and Chumlee head to an auction to bid on a classic gypsy fortune-teller machine. Can they foresee the future to place the winning bid, or will they wish they went out for fortune cookies instead? Then later the Pawn Stars have the opportunity to buy a rare Manhattan Arms revolver from the mid 1800's. Will the gang be able to load and fire this antique handgun, or will it jam up and misfire the deal?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2010-03-01
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Fortune in Flames is Episode 11 in Season 2 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2010-03-01. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 10: Off the Wagon
When Corey has a chance to buy an extremely rare Belgium-made 1942 Sarolea motorcycle, Rick has a big concern ... making money. Will they pony up and make a deal or let one of the rarest bikes in America roll out the door? Then the Pawn Stars have a chance to buy a Civil War sword believed to have belonged to a Confederate officer. Will Rick go to battle for this piece of American history, or will its authenticity spark a pawn shop civil war? Then later a woman brings in a cast iron printing press from the 1800's. Will the Old Man ink an offer or invest in a Xerox machine instead?
Episode 12: Backroom Brawl
The Pawn Stars are presented with a mysterious pocket-sized sundial believed to be from the 16th Century ... complete with a concealed secret inside. Will the gang be able to shine a light on this puzzling piece of history, or will the seller darken their day by shooting for the moon? Rick and the Old Man have a chance to buy a photo album of famed union organizer Jimmy Hoffa. Will they wheel up a deal for this item, or will it be sent back to be hidden and buried away for ever? Then later Corey and Chumlee set their sights on a rifle sharpshooting arcade game from the 60's. Will Corey target a good price for this vintage game, or will his plan backfire?
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Episode 9: Spooning Paul Revere
The Pawn Stars have a chance to buy a historic silver spoon made by a true American legend - Paul Revere. Can they make a deal and scoop it up, or will this piece of patriotic history ride off into the night? Then the Old Man is presented with a handmade cuckoo clock from the 1800's. Can he tick-talk his way into a deal, or will this negotiation drive him cuckoo? And later a man tries to sell a mysterious vintage archery bow. Will Rick pluck the right string and make the deal, or will he end up missing the target altogether?
Episode 13: Big Guns
The Pawn Stars are presented with the most explosive item to ever walk through the door - a pair of Soviet nuclear missile launch keys. Can the gang count down and launch the deal or will it blow up in their faces? Then Rick hopes to buy an extremely unique 1920s ukulele banjo made by the legendary guitar company Gibson. Will Rick strike up a chord to buy this antique instrument or break a string making an unsound deal? And later a man walks in the shop with two of the biggest guns Rick has ever seen. But when it comes to pricing these behemoths of bang will size really matter?
Episode 8: Chopper Gamble
The Pawn Stars have an opportunity to buy something they've never bought before - a helicopter! Can Rick convince the Old Man to come along and spin up a deal? Then Rick has a chance to buy a 240-year-old lottery ticket signed by founding father George Washington. Is this the prize of a lifetime? Later Corey has an opportunity to buy five classic mint condition Pete Rose baseball cards. Should he gamble on baseball?
Episode 14: Flight of the Chum
The Pawn Stars have a chance to buy one of the quietest air crafts ever made - a vintage Schweizer glider. Will the gang soar into a good deal and restore this glider to its high flying status or will they take it too close to the sun and get burned? Then Corey meets a man selling an autographed jersey of famed New York Yankees icon Lou Gehrig. Can he reach deep and catch the Iron Horse's jersey or will he strike out swinging? And later the Old Man is speechless when a guy comes into the shop with an extremely rare casino chip known as "the one arm bandit." Will the Old Man bet the house for this historic Vegas relic or fold when the stakes get too high?
Episode 7: Pinball Wizards
The Pawn Stars have an opportunity to buy a classic 1973 pinball machine in need of some serious repair. Will they rack up a high score and make the deal? Then Corey and Chum meet a guy interested in selling his personal transporter - better known as a Segway. Will Corey shell out a nice stack of cash for a new ride? And later, a woman hopes to sell Rick a 1924 St. Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin - often called the most beautiful coin ever produced by the U.S. Mint. The only question is: is it real?
Episode 15: Bumpy Ride
The Pawn Stars are presented with the opportunity to add one of the world's most recognizable trophies to their collection - a Grammy. Will the gang put up the cash to get the gold or will the deal hit a sour note and be taken off the charts? Then Corey and Chumlee hope to buy an incredibly rare mini Coca Cola cooler from the 1930s. Can they shake up a good deal and restore this classic piece of Americana, or will the negotiation fizzle out? And later a married couple wheel up to the shop with an outrageous rickshaw used to carry tigers in the Siegfried and Roy stage show. Will the shop make an offer and get into the pedicab business or will the deal steer itself out of control?
Episode 6: Tattoos and Tantrums
The Pawn Stars have a chance to buy a saddle that may have been used by Kevin Costner in Dances with Wolves. Will the gang pony-up and make the deal or will they let it ride off into the sunset? Then Rick looks to buy a late 1800s Winchester rifle that was one of first lever-action repeating rifles ever made. Can he load-up and make a big bang of a deal, or will this negotiation have too much of a kickback for him to handle? Then Corey meets a man hoping to sell his tattoo kit. Will Corey make the deal and get inked-up or will he pass on the deal and get ink-ed up anyway?
Episode 16: Helmet Head
The Pawn Stars have a chance to shoot and score with a 2006 NBA Championship Ring. Will the gang make the big score or will a surprise Shaq Attack throw the shop off its game? Then Rick considers buying a highly collectible 1964 Austin Healey. Can Rick put the pedal to the metal for this fast British car, or will he find out the hard way there is nothing "simple" about an Austin Healey? And later a man walks into the shop with an extremely old and rare diving helmet from the 1800's. Will Rick sink some serious cash into this piece of early sea exploration, or will he find the deal just can't stay afloat?
Episode 5: Guns and Rangers
The Pawn Stars have a chance to buy a key from the 16th or 17th century, but this key doesn't just open doors, it shoots bullets! Will they use this rare antique key-gun to unlock a deal - or shoot themselves in the foot? Then Corey and Chum meet a dumpster diver with a life-size Power Ranger. Will Corey use his super hero powers to conjure up some cash, or will the dark forces compel him to cast the Ranger out? And later, Rick has a chance to buy a trophy presented to Jeff Gordon for being one of NASCARs top five drivers. Will Rick throttle up his cash register for the trophy, or will the deal go screeching into a pit stop?
Episode 17: Bow Legged
The Pawn Stars are presented with one of most unique items to ever hobble its way into the shop - a pirate's peg leg. Will the gang gather up a sizable bounty for this rare piece of piracy lore, or will they be forced to walk the plank? Then Rick has a chance to buy a brand new, top of the line, archery bow. Can he find the target price with the fiber-optic sights, or will this black bow backfire? And later a man wheels up to the shop with a full size, hand carved, wooden motorcycle. Can the shop widdle down the price or will this deal get axed?