Die Waffensammler

The ornate barrel and design of the Lincoln Pistol. Also known as a Derringer, this was the type of pistol used to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

A classic American poster that reads "Buffalo Bill's Wild West," next to an illustration of Buffalo Bill.

Detail of the engraved word Defiance on the Anti-Bandit Gun.

A WWI helmet that holds an intriguing mystery – a caricature of a German soldier that could have been drawn by Walt Disney himself.

Jim Green concentrates as he aims the massive six-pound cannon.

Jim Green concentrates as he aims the massive six-pound cannon.

A four-barrel swivel breech pistol from the mid-1700s. This gun is a very unique piece of machinery.

Ein Expertenteam macht sich auf die Suche nach historischen Waffen. Das Abenteuer gleicht einer fantastischen Zeitreise. Unter wechen Gesichtspunkten wurden Waffen einst gebaut? Wo und wann kamen sie zum Einsatz? Und: Funktionieren sie noch heute? Sean Rich und seine Crew geben die Antworten.

Sean Rich examining a railways pass. It is an interchangeable railway pass issued in 1899 and signed by Frank James (brother of Jesse James) from Tyler, TX and dated Aug 30, 1899.

Ein Expertenteam macht sich auf die Suche nach historischen Waffen. Das Abenteuer gleicht einer fantastischen Zeitreise. Unter wechen Gesichtspunkten wurden Waffen einst gebaut? Wo und wann kamen sie zum Einsatz? Und: Funktionieren sie noch heute? Sean Rich und seine Crew geben die Antworten.

A flintlock pistol with its ornate firing mechanism.

A flintlock pistol with its ornate firing mechanism.

Jim Green walks onto the rest range with an item owner, who is dressed in period clothing. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels)

Jim Green and his shooting competitor, Carl Clink, (the owner of the Pattern 1853 Enfield in Jim's hand) show off their respective targets, each representing a soldier from the opposing sides of the Civil War.

Jim Green thoughtfully observes a a weapons test.

A four-barelled pistol with ornate detailing sits on display at the auction.

Flintlock Dueling Pistols pistols were used extensively during the 18th & 19th centuries to solve personal disputes.

Sean Rich excitedly describing one of the exploding targets at the shooting range, with its rubble in front of him.

Jim Green discusses a test shoot with Larry Harley at the range.

A close-up of a flintlock pistol in Sean Rich's hands as he expertly inspects it.

Sean and his team of weapons experts head to Galveston, Texas as they continue their search for the best military items and collectibles for their auction. Here we see Jim Green examining an antique leather holster at the evaluation table.