Ep 3. Engraved Gun

Combat Pawn is an American reality television show that features items that are sold, bought, or pawned by former military personnel in a pawnshop located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In season one, episode three, titled Engraved Gun, the show follows the team at the shop as they handle a unique item - a 1911 pistol with intricate engravings.

The episode begins with the team at Combat Pawn getting ready for another day at work. They are excited to see what interesting military artifacts come their way. It's just another day at the shop, when a man walks in with a 1911 pistol. They quickly notice the pistol has an intricate engraving that says "The Last Call" on it. The owner explains that his grandfather, who served in World War II, acquired it. Upon inspection, the team quickly realizes that it is not an ordinary gun.

The team starts investigating the history and the value of the gun. They discover that the gun was originally manufactured by Colt in 1911. The gun was primarily used by the military and has been in production for more than 100 years. But what makes this gun unique is the intricate engraving on it. The team starts discussing the possible origins of the engraving and what it could mean. Some say that it could be a reference to a code that was used during World War II in the Pacific theater, while others speculate that it could be referencing a commemoration of the end of a specific battle.

As the team starts examining the gun, they notice that it is in good condition, and the engraving is precise, which raises the value of the gun by a significant margin. After some debate, the team decides to buy the gun and sell it to a collector since it has a limited market. However, before they can sell it, the team needs to authenticate the gun's history. The team reaches out to experts and historians to verify their speculations. The experts confirm that the engraving is referencing a specific battle that occurred in the Pacific theater and that the gun could very well have been used by a soldier during the battle. This confirmation only adds to the gun's already significant value.

After successful authentication, the team puts the gun up for sale. A collector shows interest in the gun, and after some bargaining, they agree on a price. The team is delighted to have this unique piece of history find a new home with someone who values it. The last scene shows the new owner picking up the gun and admiring it and the team feeling accomplished for selling a piece of history.

Overall, Combat Pawn season one, episode three, is a fascinating episode that highlights the team's expertise in authenticating and selling unique military items. The episode showcases the rich history of the 1911 pistol and how it became one of the most iconic guns used by the military. The episode is educational, and it provides insight into the intricacies of dealing with rare military artifacts. Fans of military history and pawn shop shows can expect to enjoy this episode thoroughly.