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Pawn Stars S1E1 — Boom or Bust
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Pawn Stars•Season 1•Episode 1

Boom or Bust

7.0/10 · 127 votesJul 19, 200921 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Rick considers buying an 18th Century cannon that could be worth up to $40,000. But, before he makes an offer, he'll need to verify that it's the real deal by test firing it first. Then, a local woodworker needs cash to keep his business afloat

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Episode Summary

"Boom or Bust" is episode 1 of Pawn Stars season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 127 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). It aired on July 19, 2009.

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