Ep 6. Colts and Vikings

In this episode of Pawn Stars season 10, titled "Colts and Vikings," viewers are treated to another exciting day at the World Famous Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. The episode begins with Rick, Corey, and Chumlee discussing a potential new addition to the shop's collection, a Colt Paterson revolver, which is believed to be one of the first revolvers ever made.

The owner of the Colt Paterson, a man named Steve, brings the antique handgun to the shop to see if they would be interested in purchasing it. Steve is hoping to get $35,000 for the piece and Rick is immediately intrigued. He notes that the Colt Paterson is significant not only because it was one of the earliest revolvers made, but also because it was the firearm that won the West.

Rick examines the Colt Paterson and is impressed with its condition, noting that despite being over 170 years old, it is still in good shape. He is also excited about the gun's provenance, which Steve says can be traced back to legendary frontiersman Kit Carson.

However, before making an offer on the Colt Paterson, Rick wants to do some research to verify its authenticity and provenance. He contacts Colt expert and historian Garry James, who comes to the shop to examine the revolver.

Garry James is able to confirm that the Colt Paterson is authentic and notes that it is one of only a few known revolvers to have originated from the first batch manufactured by the company. He also verifies Steve's claims regarding the gun's association with Kit Carson.

After receiving this information, Rick makes Steve an offer of $30,000 for the Colt Paterson, which Steve ultimately accepts. Rick is thrilled with the acquisition, noting that it is one of the best pieces he has ever bought for the shop.

The next item to come into the shop is a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card. The owner, George, believes that the card is worth a significant amount of money and is hoping to get at least $25,000 for it.

Rick is intrigued by the card, noting that it is one of the most iconic baseball cards ever made. However, he is skeptical of George's asking price, especially considering that the card is not in top condition.

Rick contacts sports memorabilia expert Steve Grad to come and appraise the card. Steve notes that while the card has some issues, it is still valuable due to its rarity and the fact that it is Mantle's rookie card.

After appraising the card, Steve tells Rick that he believes it is worth around $15,000. Rick takes this information back to George and makes him an offer of $11,000, which George ultimately accepts.

The last item to come into the shop is a Minnesota Vikings custom motorcycle. The bike is covered in Vikings logos and features a custom seat embroidered with the team's logo.

The owner, Matt, is hoping to get $15,000 for the motorcycle, but Rick is hesitant to make an offer given that the shop has had trouble selling custom motorcycles in the past.

To get a better sense of the market for custom motorcycles, Rick contacts Danny "The Count" Koker, star of the television show Counting Cars and owner of a custom motorcycle shop in Las Vegas.

Danny comes to the shop to check out the Vikings motorcycle and is impressed with the attention to detail and quality of the build. He notes that it would appeal to Vikings fans as well as motorcycle enthusiasts. However, he also warns Rick that custom motorcycles can be difficult to sell, and advises him to keep that in mind when making an offer.

After some consideration, Rick makes Matt an offer of $9,500 for the Vikings motorcycle, which Matt accepts. Rick is pleased with the purchase, noting that it is a unique addition to the shop's collection.

Overall, this episode of Pawn Stars season 10 provides fans with another exciting glimpse into the world of the World Famous Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. With interesting items, expert appraisals, and tough negotiations, "Colts and Vikings" is sure to entertain and delight fans of the show.