Lords of War

Sean Rich and the team discover one of the most expensive and secret weapons of the Second World War, as well as an axehead that could be 1,000 years old

Sean Rich finds an 18th-century blunderbuss, a huge gun that was used by pirates to debilitate treasure ships, and discovers a potentially priceless First World War helmet

Sean Rich finds an 18th-century blunderbuss, a huge gun that was used by pirates to debilitate treasure ships, and discovers a potentially priceless First World War helmet

Sean Rich discovers an old wheelock, rumoured to have been partly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, which if true would increase its value

Sean Rich discovers an old wheelock, rumoured to have been partly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, which if true would increase its value

In Colorado, Sean Rich examines a 76lb bar of silver that may have come from the most famous Spanish shipwreck rescue in history

In Colorado, Sean Rich examines a 76lb bar of silver that may have come from the most famous Spanish shipwreck rescue in history

Bidders vie for an 18th-century flintlock. The four-barrel gun was so complex and expensive to produce that only the wealthy could afford one, making such items highly desirable

Bidders vie for an 18th-century flintlock. The four-barrel gun was so complex and expensive to produce that only the wealthy could afford one, making such items highly desirable

Sean Rich finds a simple Italian flintlock that hides a deep valuable secret in Colorado where the team also discovers a Second World War searchlight

Sean Rich finds a simple Italian flintlock that hides a deep valuable secret in Colorado where the team also discovers a Second World War searchlight

Sean Rich finds a simple Italian flintlock that hides a deep valuable secret in Colorado where the team also discovers a Second World War searchlight

Sean Rich finds a simple Italian flintlock that hides a deep valuable secret in Colorado where the team also discovers a Second World War searchlight

The team evaluates a medieval lance and a 17th-century rapier. Plus, two guns that do not appear to have triggers are analysed

The team evaluates a medieval lance and a 17th-century rapier. Plus, two guns that do not appear to have triggers are analysed

The team discovers a German machine gun, capable of shooting up to 1,500 bullets per minute and some letters from the Civil War

The team discovers a German machine gun, capable of shooting up to 1,500 bullets per minute and some letters from the Civil War

Sean Rich estimates the value of a derringer pistol, while the team examines a Captain America comic book that a fan went to great lengths to get hold of

Sean Rich estimates the value of a derringer pistol, while the team examines a Captain America comic book that a fan went to great lengths to get hold of

The team search for military pieces in Pasadena, and test an Italian take on the M-14 before unearthing a falchion sword

The team search for military pieces in Pasadena, and test an Italian take on the M-14 before unearthing a falchion sword

The team discovers a German machine gun, capable of shooting up to 1,500 bullets per minute and some letters from the Civil War

The team discovers a German machine gun, capable of shooting up to 1,500 bullets per minute and some letters from the Civil War