Ep 2. Dangerous & Deadly Deals

Pawn Stars: Best of season 3 episode 2 titled "Dangerous & Deadly Deals" brings some of the most fascinating items into the shop with some of the highest stakes battles seen on the show. This episode of the History Channel's Pawn Stars features the Harrisons and their team of experts taking a closer look at some dangerous artifacts, including a World War II flamethrower, a shark-skin suit, and a medieval spiked mace.

The episode opens up with a rare opportunity that is presented to the crew. They are offered a World War II flamethrower, which was one of the most feared weapons used in hand-to-hand combat during the war. The man who brings in the flamethrower is looking for just over $4000 for it, and the Harrisons need to decide whether or not they can justify paying such a high price for an object with such a dangerous history.

Next, the team of experts welcomes in a man with a full shark-skin suit. With its sleek design and serious level of protection, this suit was designed for a marine conservator who worked with sharks on a daily basis. It is a rare piece, and one that could fetch quite a substantial amount of money for the owner. But the Harrisons know they have to be careful about investing in such an unconventional item, especially when they know nothing about the process behind it.

As if these items were not enough excitement for one episode, the shop also welcomes a customer who has a medieval spiked mace. This weapon was used as a way of executing prisoners in medieval times. The Harrisons know they must weigh up the risks of owning such a powerful and dangerous object, but they have to decide whether or not they should part with their money in order to own a piece of history.

As the episode progresses, the team of experts take a closer look at each item, discussing their historical significance and attempting to come up with reasonable prices for them. The episodes also features appearances by famed costume expert Marc Kitter, medieval weapons expert Robert Gross, and historian Mark Hall-Patton who help to shed some light on these curious pieces.

Ultimately, the Harrisons must weigh up the dangers and risks of owning certain pieces against the value of owning a piece of history. Throughout the episode, the team faces some tough decisions as they navigate the murky waters of owning and selling dangerous objects. The episode explores the fact that some of the more dangerous and deadly items are also the most valuable, making the decision all the more difficult.

As always, the Pawn Stars team provides an interesting look into the worlds of history and collectibles with this episode. "Dangerous & Deadly Deals" is a must-see for anyone interested in history, weaponry, and collecting rare items. It is filled with fascinating stories and rare artifacts, made all the more interesting by the high risks involved in owning such unique pieces. The Pawn Stars team do not disappoint, balancing their expert knowledge with great storytelling to create an episode that will captivate and intrigue audiences.