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Auction Hunters · S2 · E3

Sink or Swim

  • TV-PG
  • Apr 11, 2011
  • 30 min

An 1897 Regina music box, an Addictor 190 mini boat and a Thomas Edison gramophone from 1905 are examined.

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An 1897 Regina music box, an Addictor 190 mini boat and a Thomas Edison gramophone from 1905 are examined.

Season 2

28 episodes · 1 still to air
  1. 1Miami Heat

    30 minApr 4, 2011

    A 1970s NASA countdown clock, an all-terrain hovercraft and a 1960s Delta relay rocket are featured.

  2. 2Quadzilla Attacks

    30 minApr 4, 2011

    An 1880s Palm-Squeezer pistol, a Western Electric telephone from the 1800s and a Quadzilla ATV are examined.

  3. 3Sink or Swim

    30 minApr 11, 2011Now viewing

    An 1897 Regina music box, an Addictor 190 mini boat and a Thomas Edison gramophone from 1905 are examined.

  4. 4Disco and Dance

    30 minApr 18, 2011

    A 1978 pinball machine, a vintage Breathalyzer and an 1898 gambling device are featured.

  5. 5Labor of Love

    30 minApr 25, 2011

    A Ms. Pac-Man arcade machine, a Harley-Davidson engine and an Air Jordan vintage shoe collection are examined.

  6. 6The Chicago Grand Slam

    30 minMay 2, 2011

    A 1984 Yamaha SS440 Snowmobile; a baseball signed by Hank Aaron; a toy robot from the 1950s.

  7. 7The Chi-Town Showdown

    30 minMay 9, 2011

    See a metal casket from the Victorian period; glass fire extinguisher grenades from the 1870's; a Chicago fire station alarm box from 1896.

  8. 8Fire in the Hole!

    30 minMay 16, 2011

    A detonator box for dynamite, a chest that has secret compartments and jewelry used in smelting are found in units Clinton and Allen win at auction.

  9. 9Animal Instincts

    30 minMay 23, 2011

    An 1897 Winchester pump-action shotgun; big-game taxidermy.

  10. 10Everything's Bigger in Texas

    30 minMay 30, 2011

    An 1886 Winchester riffle designed to kill buffalo; 1950s electric slot cars.

  11. 11Smoking Ton

    30 minJul 16, 2011

    A 1890 humidor, a WWII-era Stuart M3 tank barrel and an industrial meat slicer are found in Worchester, Mass. Deep in Boston’s south side, Allen and Ton outbid some raucous competition. The guys score a WW2 Stuart M3 tank barrel and heavy duty tank treads. They also discover an industrial meat slicer in...

  12. 12Top Gun Ton

    30 minJul 18, 2011

    An Ontario, Cal., auction is visited, where the hosts compete with high rollers; a Gundlach Korona large format field camera from the 1920s and a scale RC Viper Fan Jet aircraft are featured.

  13. 13Beantown Bidders

    30 minJul 25, 2011

    A 1940s tandem bicycle, a black powder whaling harpoon from the 1800s and a vintage American flag collection are found in Boston.

  14. 14Diesel Digs

    30 minAug 1, 2011

    A 1981 Bobcat 743 Front Loader and a World War I artifact are featured.

  15. 15Dallas Mavericks

    30 minAug 8, 2011

    The guys go to Dallas, where they find a handcrafted cowboy saddle and a Tomahawk cruise missile jet engine. Allen and Ton travel to Dallas and face off against Texas’ most elite buyers. The guys uncover a military-grade Tomahawk cruise missile jet engine and a century-old handcrafted wild west cowboy...

  16. 16Knuckle Dust

    Aug 15, 2011

    An autographed "Raging Bull" poster; a revolver-knife-brass knuckle combo from the 1870s; a George Rodrigue "Blue Dog" screen print.

  17. 17Half Pipe Dreams

    30 minAug 22, 2011

    A bulletproof vest and a SWAT team helmet are discovered. Also: A Z-Flex Jimmy Plumer Poolrider skateboard from the 1970s is featured.

  18. 18Viva Las Vegas

    30 minAug 29, 2011

    A naval cane sword from the 1800s; a 1910 poster of magician Chung Ling Soo; a Zig Zag magic sword box from 1974.

  19. 19Rodeo Ton

    30 minSep 5, 2011

    Ton and Allen head to the Beverly Hills of Orange County, Anaheim, and score a 1970s El Toro mechanical bull used to train bull riders, a silver WWII era banjo, and a collection of 1800s...

  20. 20Sin City Shootout

    30 minSep 12, 2011

    The guys head to Las Vegas, NV and discover a bumper car designed to look like a 1953 Chevy, M16 rifle magazines, a photo booth and a set of potato guns.

  21. 21Night of the Digging Dead

    Oct 18, 2011

    A custom-built shark cage; 1900s pathologist's dissection toolkit; 1940s embalming pump and one of the first electric bone saws.

  22. 22Battle Bought

    30 minOct 24, 2011

    Remote-controlled combat robots from the 1990s; an 1800s French "Harmonica Pistol" are featured.

  23. 23Hot Wheels

    30 minOct 31, 2011

    A 1970s dune racer; off-road racing gear; a 1965 replica Mustang pool table.

  24. 24Great American Cashtime

    Nov 7, 2011

    Allen and Ton head to San Diego and face off against a high roller. They discover a rare 1950s Master Pitch baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool used by rescuers to pry open cars.

  25. 25Auction Hunters, Ink.

    30 minNov 14, 2011

    Allen and Ton are back in LA for a high-end storage auction and score an autographed 1960s Bob Shaw Swing Gate tattoo machine. Later, the guys uncover a Terry Ives competition chainsaw and a six foot chainsaw-carved cedar bear.

  26. 26Reel Money

    30 minNov 21, 2011

    Ton and Allen travel to a container auction in San Diego and encounter some reckless spenders. They discover a "laser tag" system used for military training and refurbish a 1970's-era Fighting Chair used for big-game fishing.

  27. 27Early Bird Special

    Nov 28, 2011

    Vintage Shooting Star carnival game; professional Mixed Martial Arts octagon fighting cage

  28. 28Auction Hunters Live

    Date to be announced

    In an unprecedented live event, Ton and Allen attend an exclusive high-end auction and attempt to turn a profit in just one hour! Watch as Ton and Allen race to dig the units they've won and sell their contents live!