Episode
Pawn Stars: Striking a Chord
Overview
The Pawn Stars are presented with a rare 18th century book documenting the first laws of congress, but things change after discovering a possible connection to the Declaration of Independence. Can the gang empty their treasury for this historic page-turner or will the deal be vetoed? Then, Rick and Chumlee come across an extremely rare handmade Gibson mandolin from the early 1900s. Potentially worth over $100,000, will negotiations call for an encore or end on a sour note? And later, a man brings in a "high-tech" robot from the 1980s. Will the guys buy this talkative techno-tot or will the batteries for the deal run out of juice?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 24
- Air date
- 2011-02-07
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Striking a Chord is Episode 24 in Season 3 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2011-02-07. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 23: Pawn Illustrated
The Pawn Stars take aim at an incredibly rare 18th century half-size musket. Designed for a child, will the gang hit a miniature bull's-eye or will a pint-sized problem cause them to shoot themselves in the foot? Then, Rick and the Old Man are presented with a WWII pilot's jacket flown in the legendary P-38 Lightning. Will the guys dive into a dogfight for this leather bomber or will this deal fall from the sky? And later, a man brings in the first three years of Sports Illustrated magazine. Will Corey and Chumlee go the distance for this iconic collection or will one brutal round cause them to throw in the towel?
Episode 25: Harrison for President
The Pawn Stars are presented with a piece of fabric believed to be from William Henry Harrison's presidential campaign. Will the Harrison name get the vote, or will a loose thread unravel the deal? Then, Corey and Chumlee meet a man hoping to sell his fully functional antique arcade claw machine. Can they clasp the deal, or will it slip through their fingers? And later, Chumlee and the Old Man have an opportunity to buy a box of unopened, pre-embargo Cuban cigars. Will they fire up some cash for these 60-year-old stogies or will this deal go up in smoke?
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Episode 22: Put Up Your Dukes
The Pawn Stars have a chance to buy a 450 year-old book once owned by Sir Isaac Newton, but when hand-written notes and formulas are discovered in the margins the gravity of the situation becomes clear. Can they postulate a proper price or will this deal require an equal and opposite reaction? Then, a man walks in with his grandfather's Army jacket from the Spanish American War. Will Rick and Corey offer up the shirts off their backs or will one loose thread cause the whole deal to unravel? And later, Rick and Chumlee check out a collection of John Wayne memorabilia. Will they sound a charge to secure pieces of the western legend or will Rick be forced to retreat?
Episode 26: Wise Guys
The Pawn Stars take a mission briefing when presented with a fully functional 1941 M3 Armored Scout Truck from World War II. Will the gang head to battle for this bulletproof piece of military history or will an auto ambush force them to retreat? Then, Rick and Corey meet a man hoping to sell a check signed by notorious mobster Carlo Gambino. Will Rick make him an offer he can't refuse or will this deal sleep with the fishes? And later, Rick and Chumlee check out a 1987 Apple II GS Computer. Will they boot up some cash for this classic piece of technology or is the deal bound to crash?
Episode 21: Darth Pawn
Make sweet music with the Pawn Stars as they check out a 1763 Stradivarius violin. Found in an attic, could this violin play a tune worth a million bucks or will this deal hit a sour note? Then, Rick and Chumlee meet a man selling life-sized Star Wars figures. Will Rick use the force and buy these rare pieces of galactic memorabilia or will this deal end up in a galaxy far far away? And later, Rick and the Old Man check out the World War II airplane's version of GPS, an octant. Can they successfully navigate their way to a deal or will they hit turbulence?
Episode 27: Robosaurus
The Pawn Stars run for their lives when they come face-to-face with the fire-breathing, 31-ton mammoth Robosaurus. Will the guys stare down this car-crushing behemoth to make a deal or did they bite off more than they can chew? Then, Rick and Chumlee are presented with a cast iron Uncle Sam coin bank from 1886. Can they convince the seller to make fair withdrawal or will he cash out? And later, a computer meltdown threatens to bring the shop's business to a standstill. Can the guys figure out how to operate without technology or will they close up shop for the first time in 22 years?
Episode 20: Case Closed
Help the Pawn Stars solve the crime of the century when a man brings in a detective's case file from the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Will these 79-year-old forensic files contain a hot lead or is this cold case unsolvable? Then, Rick and Chumlee stare down the barrel of a 17th century gun believed to be a musketoon. A shorter version of a musket used by sailors and pirates, will this gun's history shoot the price up or will the negotiation misfire? And later, a 1974 Lotus Europa sports car rolls up to the shop. Can Rick rev up a deal for this ultra sweet ride or will he push it into the red and blow the deal?
Episode 28: Ah, Shoot!
The Pawn Stars zoom in on a long lost picture by America's most famous photographer Ansel Adams. Will the gang snap up this scarce print or will a lack of focus keep this negotiation out of frame? Then, Rick and the Old Man meet a guy hoping to sell his Jaguar XJ6. Will they shift into overdrive for this luxury automobile or will this exclusive kitten put up a fight? And later, Corey is thrown a 1942 Chicago Bears football autographed by the entire legendary team. Will he make a move for this prized pigskin or will a tough defense force a fumble?
Episode 19: Pedal to the Metal
The Pawn Stars meet a man with a handwritten lost poem from rock legend Jimi Hendrix. Will the rare Hendrix verse provide new insight into the '60s icon or will the cryptic words remain locked in a purple haze of mystery? Then, the guys are presented with a chessboard made with wood from one of the most famous ships in history, the Titanic. Will the shop navigate the icy waters to make a deal or will they be forced to stop engines and jump ship? And later, Rick and Chumlee check out a classic child's pedal car from the 1950s. In need of major repair, will the gang take a chance on restoring this miniature beauty or will missing pieces keep them from trying?
Episode 29: Going Postal
Make money with the Pawn Stars as they are presented with a one of a kind U.S. postage printing plate from 1862. Will the guys trek through rain or heat or gloom of night to make a deal or will they return this one to sender? Then, a guy comes in with a rare recording of a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Made just months before his assassination, will Rick stand strong and buy this American icon's recording or will the tiniest scratch make it all worth skipping? And later, Rick and Chumlee encounter a Star Wars collector's dream, a recalled poster for Return of the Jedi. Will Rick use the force and battle for this holy grail of galactic memorabilia or will a tough negotiation have him retreating to a galaxy far far away?
Episode 18: Houdini's Handcuffs
The Pawn Stars work their magic when they're presented with handcuffs and leg shackles once owned by the legendary magician Harry Houdini. Will a sleight of hand help them unlock an amazing deal or will everything disappear in a puff of smoke? Then, a seller rushes in with a Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy from the 1999 St. Louis Rams. Will Rick and Chumlee throw a Hail Mary for the game-winning touchdown or will a bad negotiation force a fumble? And later, Corey and Chum come across a collection of comic buttons found inside Pep cereal in the 1940's. Will this old nutritious breakfast give the boys an edge or will they find it's all too much to stomach?
Episode 30: Chummobile
The Pawn Stars have an opportunity to buy one of the most recognizable cars of all time: The Batmobile. Will they use every gadget on their tool-belt for this legendary set of wheels or will they decide crime fighting doesn't pay? Then, Rick and Chumlee are presented with a mysterious 19th century letter signed by Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Can Rick read between the lines and decode the decrepit document or will it fall to pieces in their hands, sealing it's secrets for all time? And later, a small antique writing desk comes into the shop packing more than just stationary. Will this locked and loaded spy-desk trigger their interest or will the deal end up shooting blanks?