Family Guns

Season 1

The Cranmers make their living from history, and that doesn't mean with books or in a classroom. They sell history, as in rare firearms and military artifacts. "Family Guns'' opens the doors to International Military Antiques, a business owned and operated by the father-son duo Christian and Alex Cranmer. They buy, sell, trade and restore some of the world's rarest firearms, such as a $40,000 pistol from the Battle of Trafalgar and a $25,000 British Colonial cannon. In order to determine a weapon's actual worth, the IMA team test-fires it, a dangerous undertaking when dealing with a 200-year-old artillery piece. But if it works, the weapon's price can double.

Where to Watch Season 1

9 Episodes

Family at War
E1
Family at WarIn the opener, IMA manager Alex Cranmer clashes with his father, Christian, over what to do with their most valuable pieces. Elsewhere, staff members Chris and Paul risk their jobs by making unauthorized purchases of two rare, mint-condition World War II sniper rifles.
Police, Camera, Action
E2
Police, Camera, ActionAlex wants to invest in a Korean War-era tank, even though his father would never approve of the purchase. Later, a Web vendor tries to sell the guys stolen goods.
I Wanna Jeep
E3
I Wanna JeepAlex purchases a Jeep that was used in World War II, despite Christian's explicit orders not to, before an annual Battle of the Bulge reenactment, which is traditionally the company's biggest sales event of the year.
Grim Reaper
E4
Grim ReaperAlex heads to the Arizona desert to attend the Big Sandy Machine Gun Shoot, where thousands of collectors demo weapons of all sizes. While there, he makes a huge sale to a legendary gunsmith.
One Shot, One Kill
E5
One Shot, One KillAlex tries to sell Christian's best items, which are hidden in a safe and explicitly off-limits, but Christian intervenes and then gets revenge by liquidating Alex's collectibles.
Cowboy Shootout
E6
Cowboy ShootoutThe IMA staff blow off steam with shooting contests during a slow business week, but the lack of sales puts added pressure on Alex.
Cannon Thieves
E7
Cannon ThievesChristian travels to Europe and spends a large amount of money on military collectibles, prompting Alex to try to make up the cash by selling Christian's 18th-century cannon.
Bury the Hatchet
E8
Bury the HatchetAlex spends a day with a club that honours historical warfare. Later, increased business becomes overwhelming for the team; and Alex meets a collector in Florida who's willing to pay a large sum for a rare musket.
Aces High
E9
Aces HighThe guys reflect on the work they've done. Also: Christian presents Alex with a special gift.