Da Vinci’s Killer Pistol
Season 1, Episode 1 TV-14
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The guys are in southern California meeting interesting collectors, testing antique guns, and auctioning amazing items. Sean assesses a 16th century wheellock and then heads to the testing range to see if this ancient mechanism can still light a spark. Hammer examines what seems to be a 16th century german crossbow that could be its owner's key to retirement. Sean inspects what looks like an extremely rare uncut sheet of pre-revolutionary currency.
I Love Cannons
Season 1, Episode 2 TV-14
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A 17th century bronze cannon has host Sean Rich so fired-up, he makes a uncommon deal, offering the seller $8000 on the spot. Several of these small naval swivel cannons were mounted all over a ship, and instead of cannon balls, they used glass, rocks and nails as ammunition. At the shooting range, high-tech slow motion cameras film an 1894 Winchester riffle fire off a bullet through a watermelon capturing each spec of juice in full detail.
Blunderbuss Blowout
Season 1, Episode 3 TV-14
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The guys head to Southern California for an extravaganza of military collectables. Jim shoots an 1873 Colt .45 revolver, an iconic piece of Americana from the Wild West. Sean fires a revolutionary War era blunderbuss, an enormous gun used by pirates to debilitate treasure ships before boarding them for plunder. Jim learns about a military love story with matching WWII uniforms.
Sunken Treasure
Season 1, Episode 4 TV-14
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The guys head to Colorado for an extravaganza of military collectibles; shooter fires a MAC 10 submachine gun, the iconic weapon of Hollywood movies like "Pulp Fiction." Sean examines a 76-pound bar of silver that may have come from the most famous Spanish shipwreck rescue in history. Hammer inspects what appears to be an authentic Keris sword with magical properties. Jim goes to the shooting range with a Civil War re-enactor to see if his 1853 Enfield rifle fires.
Duel to the Death
Season 1, Episode 6 TV-14
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The guys head to Southern California for an eclectic auction spanning the centuries and continents. Sean examines a pair of 18th Century dueling pistols and the heads to the shooting range to see if these 200 year-old bad boys will explode with buckshot like the day they were made. Hammer meets some real-life Vikings who have dug up what they claim to be a two-thousand year-old axe head. Shooter fires an M1 Carbine with a Korean War veteran and meets a father/son collecting team.
Hitler’s Buzzsaw
Season 1, Episode 7 TV-14
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The guys head to Houston to fire off a German MG-42 machine gun from World War II. Known as “Hitler's Buzzsaw”, the MG-42 fired 1,200 to 1,500 rounds per minute and killed thousands of Americans in Normandy. Then, Hammer uncovers a Civil War story that could rival "Gone With The Wind." A man brings in a collection of 42 letters that describe the gritty details of daily life for a fighting man. The seller paid $600 for the letters and is hoping to get $3,500 at auction.
Pirate's Deadly Pistol
Season 1, Episode 8 TV-14
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An 18th century flintlock has bidders arguing over the price at auction. The four-barrel gun was so complex and expensive to produce that only the wealthy could afford one making these guns a coveted booty for pirates. The Lords of War inspect a rare piece of WWII memorabilia that couriers used behind enemy lines. If it's authentic, it could be valued at $18,000. And one seller, disappointed to learn his Japanese katana sword was not actually “Made in Japan,” is in for a big surprise.
Itchy Trigger Finger
Season 1, Episode 9 TV-14
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Sean and the Lords of War are just outside of Colorado Springs, Colo., on the hunt for the best military items and collectibles for their auction. Shooter comes across a Browning BAR rifle, first used in WWI, and heads to the shooting range to see if the weapon still fires. Hammer examines what appears to be a 17th century Spanish rapier used by the wealthy to settle matters of honor. Then, the guys meet an enthusiastic jouster who has what could be a medieval jousting lance.
Assassin’s Gun
Season 1, Episode 10 TV-14
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A pocket pistol like the one John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate President Lincoln brings in $2,400 at an auction in Galveston, Texas. But it's a Colt single action Army gun that brings in the big bucks this week. The seller swears the gun is haunted and has a spooky story to back up his claim. But once the Lords of War fully test the weapon and jokingly exorcise the demons, the rare collectible brings in a small fortune.
The Gun Sword
Season 1, Episode 12 TV-14
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In Cape Coral, Fla., Sean and Hammer meet a seller who grew up playing with what could be a Spanish helmet from the 16th century. If it's the real deal, this man's childhood toy could be worth thousands of dollars! Then, Sean meets a veteran in possession of one of his favorite weapons: a Queen Anne flintlock pistol from the 18th century. A dual-purpose weapon, this Queen Anne could also be used as a sword during close encounters, and Sean's ready to put it to the test!
Gangster’s Choice
Season 1, Episode 13 TV-14
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This week, the Lords of War are just outside Houston, Texas. The guys come across great items, including a blunderbuss pistol from the American Revolution, a detailed Bowie knife and a 1907 Winchester, popular with 1920s gangsters. Before the auction, they want to shoot the guns to test their firepower and make sure they're worthy to sell. The guys also get their hands on a piece of body armor from the 1800s. However, reproductions are common, and they must make sure that this is the real
Special Ops
Season 1, Episode 14 TV-14
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In Naples, Fla., the Lords of War are looking for collectables as rich in history as the city itself. The guys get off to a great start with an MP5 submachine gun that gets Shooter really excited. The owner drives a hard bargain and demands a high price so Shooter takes the MP5 out to the range and unloads, determined to he can guarantee his price. Hammer's friend stops by with a homemade Japanese katana. If Hammer can tell the buyers that it cuts metal he knows it'll command top dollar.
Day of the Nighthawk
Season 1, Episode 15 TV-14
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In Fort Myers, Fla., the guys have big expectations; the city is named after a military fort, after all. It certainly doesn't disappoint when the first item they see is a 1915 Vickers, a rare machine gun. If this gun works at the range, it'll be a big seller. Other interesting finds include conquistador stirrups and an American flag made by Polish POWS in a World War II concentration camp. The guys make high guarantees; they hope the bidders deliver so they can make their commissions.
Handheld Shotgun
Season 1, Episode 16 TV-14
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This week, the guys see some great finds, including an antibandit gun, a pirate treasure chest and an Indian thrusting dagger. Not all of the pieces are up to snuff, though, and when Hammer sees that someone's been messing with antiques, he has to turn a seller away. Shooter gets really excited when he comes across an M2 machine gun and can't wait to get it out on the range to fire away. If it works the way he hopes it does, the value is expected to be upwards of $35,000.
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