Pawn Stars Season 12 Episode 10 Prohibition Pawn

In Pawn Stars season 12 episode 10, titled "Prohibition Pawn," viewers are taken on a journey through time as the team at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop encounters a range of historical items associated with the era of Prohibition. The episode starts off with Corey, Rick, and Chumlee discussing some of the most memorable items they have ever had in the shop, including a 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card and a seven-foot jawbone from a prehistoric Megalodon shark.

With the arrival of some unique pieces related to the Prohibition, a time in history where the sale and consumption of alcohol was illegal in the United States, the guys at the shop are eager to explore the value and significance of these items. The first item brought in is a large barrel that was once used to smuggle moonshine during Prohibition. This item sparks a lot of interest, not only because of its historical significance but also due to its size and the practicality of smuggling a large barrel in a car.

Next, a customer brings in a 1920s Prohibition-era law enforcement badge, which catches Rick's eye. The badge is from an unknown small town in Illinois and has a unique feature: the emblems on it represent the town's main industry, raising the question as to whether this badge may have belonged to a law enforcement officer who was also involved in the town's industry.

The team’s attention is then caught by a Prohibition-era copper still. The still is enormous, and Corey questions how someone could have used it, asking whether it was only for commercial use or if it could have been used for personal use as well. Chumlee provides a brief history of stills and moonshine, explaining how people used to make their own alcohol during the Prohibition era and why copper was the go-to metal for making stills.

In the following scene, a corkscrew is brought in, which the owner claims was used by Al Capone himself. This item is a mystery, with the team questioning whether it was a legitimate piece of Capone memorabilia or just a clever marketing ploy. Nevertheless, the team researches the item's history and value, with Corey and Rick comparing it to other items they have in their collection of Al Capone memorabilia.

The final item brought in is a Prohibition-era bar that was used for making and serving alcohol during that time. The bar was found in the attic of a house and has a lot of character, with its brass rail, stained wood, and intricate carvings. Rick and Corey are impressed with the piece and speculate about its origins and where it may have come from, adding to the drama of the episode.

In Prohibition Pawn, the team at Gold & Silver Pawn Shop provides a stimulating look at a rich era of history with intriguing items that have stood the test of time. The episode explores the criminal underworld of the Prohibition era and how people adapted to the changing laws and circumstances. With a mix of history, information, and humour, Pawn Stars season 12 episode 10 is another unforgettable episode that is sure to captivate viewers’ attention, whether they are history buffs or not.