Ep 3. Rare Relics

Pawn Stars: Best of season 3 episode 3, titled "Rare Relics," is a captivating episode that features some of the most unusual, rare, and valuable items that have ever been brought into the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. In this episode, the crew at the shop encounters several items that are not only historic but also present challenging decisions for appraisal.

Opening up with Rick, the owner of the shop, he gets his hands on an original Apple I computer, and although it's not in great condition, it's still an incredibly rare item and priceless to a collector. Rick calls in an expert to assess its value, and the result is surprisingly astounding. The item might be one of the most expensive pieces to have ever come into the store.

Later on, a seller arrives at the shop with an oil painting that quickly piques the interest of the team. The painting is claimed to be the work of the famous Hollywood celebrity, Frank Sinatra, who was rumoured to find solace in painting during his downtime between film shoots. The guys are skeptical, and the painting looks nothing like famous Sinatra, so they decide to do a little digging. The result of their research leaves them stunned.

A WWI era trench knife is also brought into the store, and it comes with a few mysteries that need to be solved. The knife has a scabbard that appears to have been used as a bone saw, raising speculation that it might have been used for very specific medical purposes. The owner claims it has belonged to his family for over a century, and it had seen a lot of action. The Pawn Stars team is sceptical and decides to do some research to verify the knife's claims.

Moreover, a customer walks into the shop with a harpoon gun that he inherited from his father. The gun is lighter than most harpoon guns, and its design is unique. The guys at Gold & Silver are thrilled to see something as unusual as this piece. They call in an expert to determine its value, and the result is surprising given how little they had previously heard about harpoon guns.

The final item on the list is a 15th-century map of France, which, if genuine, could be worth a fortune. It's a massive map that is printed on high-quality parchment, and the seller explains that it has been at his family since the 1700s. The guys are careful not to damage the map, as any damage would drastically reduce its value. They call on a team of experts, who are thrilled to appraise such a rarity.

Overall, "Rare Relics" is an episode that's filled with unique and fascinating items that keep viewers hooked on every detail. Each artefact presented comes with a backstory that adds value to the items and highlights their historical importance. The Pawn Stars team is not only amazed by the items, but they show their expertise in appraising each piece and are careful not to damage the items while assessing their value. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in history and the value of rare items.