What are the best episodes of American Guns?

The best rated episodes of American Guns are: Hell's Angels Luger/D-Day M1 - S1E8 rated 8.4, Wounded Vet Rifle/60s Icons - S1E4 rated 8.3, Wyatt Earp Buntline Special/S&W Pitch - S2E14 rated 8.3, Diamond Anniversary 1911 - S1E6 rated 8.2, Zombie Gun/Rocket Launcher - S2E2 rated 8.1, Hand Cannon/Pink Pistol - S1E3 rated 8.1, 1866 Winchester/Firefighter Tribute - S1E9 rated 8.1, Winchester Truck Gun/Ducks Guns - S2E13 rated 8.0

What are the worst episodes of American Guns?

The lowest rated episodes of American Guns are: Sturgis S&W/1898 Krag-Jorgensen - S2E16 rated 7.3, Young Cowboy Action Shooter's Winchester - S2E6 rated 7.3, Avalanche Gun/AR10 Grenade Launcher - S2E3 rated 7.5, Howdah Pistol/Superbowl Champ Rifle - S2E15 rated 7.6, Punt Gun/Black Hawk Down 1911 - S2E1 rated 7.6, Double Barrel Cannon/His and Hers Revolvers - S2E8 rated 7.7, Bull Rider Gun/Texas Ranger Cache - S2E12 rated 7.7, Tommy Gun/20 Pound 50 Cal - S2E7 rated 7.7

American Guns Episode Rating Graph

Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

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American Guns Episode Rating Chart

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Best Episodes of American Guns

Hell's Angels Luger/D-Day M1
S1 Ep8
8.4
28th Nov 2011
Rich barters for two pieces of history: an M1 Garand used during D-Day and a Luger used in Howard Hughes'1930s film "Hell's Angels." Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew races the clock to modify a hunter's favorite rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
Wounded Vet Rifle/60s Icons
S1 Ep4
8.3
31st Oct 2011
Rich and the Gunsmoke team build a customized scout rifle for a wounded vet so he can hunt again, despite his limitations. Kurt joins Rich on a sale to an investor looking for iconic 1960s guns. The team also tricks out a car 007-style and Paige wants a tattoo!
Wyatt Earp Buntline Special/S&W Pitch
S2 Ep14
8.3
22nd Aug 2012
An old timer comes into Gunsmoke looking to get a replica made of a Buntline Special the same gun used by Wyatt Earp. Then Rich and Renee head off to the Smith and Wesson corporate headquarters to make the biggest deal in Gunsmoke history.
Diamond Anniversary 1911
S1 Ep6
8.2
14th Nov 2011
The Gunsmoke crew creates a Wyatt-worthy anniversary gift for Renee: an engraved, silver, 10-carat diamond encrusted 1911 pistol. Rich delivers a customized shotgun to a buyer's castle and an Oliver North-autographed AR-15 to a high roller at a hanger.
Zombie Gun/Rocket Launcher
S2 Ep2
8.1
2nd May 2012
Tempers flare at Gunsmoke when gunsmith Scott takes the lead and manages the crew as they build a Zombie Apocalypse gun based on a Henry made Mare's Leg. Rich, Kurt and Paige fly out to a client's home to test fire a Vietnam War-era rocket launcher.
Hand Cannon/Pink Pistol
S1 Ep3
8.1
24th Oct 2011
The Gunsmoke crew accepts the challenge to build a 12th-century style hand cannon. Rich teaches Kurt the art of negotiating when they fly out to inspect a huge collection of semi-automatics. Renee may get the last laugh over a customized pink 1911.
1866 Winchester/Firefighter Tribute
S1 Ep9
8.1
12th Dec 2011
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
Winchester Truck Gun/Ducks Guns
S2 Ep13
8.0
8th Aug 2012
The Gunsmoke crew modifies a Winchester into the perfect "truck gun" that is functional with safety features and designs a special scope on a 5.7 FN for a target-shooting competitor. Kurt is under the gun to heavily engrave gun gifts for a charity event.

Worst Episodes of American Guns

Sturgis S&W/1898 Krag-Jorgensen
S2 Ep16
7.3
5th Sep 2012
The Gunsmoke crew customize an 1898 Krag-Jorgensen rifle. Rich's motorcycle club brother wants a customized Smith & Wesson 686 Plus for the Sturgis rally. Kurt's disagreement with Rich over whether he can leave for engraving school comes to a head.
Young Cowboy Action Shooter's Winchester
S2 Ep6
7.3
13th Jun 2012
A young, fast Cowboy Action Shooter commissions Gunsmoke to build him a competition Winchester rifle and challenges Jon to a shoot out. Meanwhile, Paige helps an exotic animal rescuer custom order a S&W MP and takes his project from sale to reveal.
Avalanche Gun/AR10 Grenade Launcher
S2 Ep3
7.5
9th May 2012
The Gunsmoke crew, led once again by Scott, builds a massive avalanche-triggering gun with two interchanagable barrels for a 50 calibre and a 20mm bullet. A female shooter orders an AR-10 with a grenade launcher to take back to her women's pistol league.
Howdah Pistol/Superbowl Champ Rifle
S2 Ep15
7.6
29th Aug 2012
The Gunsmoke crew recreate an 1883 Howdah pistol. Gunsmiths Jon and Doug have a friendly wager -- winner presents a Super Bowl champ with his custom rifle. Tempers flare when Kurt announces he wants to leave Gunsmoke to go to engraving school in Italy.
Punt Gun/Black Hawk Down 1911
S2 Ep1
7.6
25th Apr 2012
The Wyatts and the Gunsmoke crew are back, building a huge, historical punt gun. Rich trades pistols for some personal Elvis memorabilia. He calls in some special help to deliver and test a 1911 for an Army 10th Mountain Division veteran.
Double Barrel Cannon/His and Hers Revolvers
S2 Ep8
7.7
27th Jun 2012
The Gunsmoke team creates a Civil War style double barrel cannon that is much safer than its failed historic prototype. Rich and Renee help a couple become more comfortable with their matching revolvers. Scott and Brian have a friendly competition.
Bull Rider Gun/Texas Ranger Cache
S2 Ep12
7.7
1st Aug 2012
The Gunsmoke team builds a pro bull rider a most unusual wearable gun. A teacher orders an M1 Garand to honor his grandfather who fought at Iwo Jima. Rich assesses a cache of Texas Ranger guns and memorabilia worth more than a half million dollars.
Tommy Gun/20 Pound 50 Cal
S2 Ep7
7.7
20th Jun 2012
A customer commissions a custom tommy gun to be used in his 1920's themed competition shootouts. Meanwhile, an avid hunter requests a light weight 50 cal.

American Guns Episode Guide

Family Arms
S1 Ep1
7.7
10th Oct 2011
Firearms expert Rich Wyatt and his team of gunsmiths set out to build a 19th century "Knuckle Duster" from a block of metal. Paige and Kurt Wyatt compete to sell the most guns and Rich tries to get an eccentric rancher to part with his Winchester rifles.
Guts And Glory
S1 Ep2
7.7
17th Oct 2011
When a preacher comes to Gunsmoke for a custom made revolver, Rich must pull everyone together to get it done fast without Renee shutting him down for going over budget. Kurt is doing everything in his power to get a raise that Paige thinks is hers.
Hand Cannon/Pink Pistol
S1 Ep3
8.1
24th Oct 2011
The Gunsmoke crew accepts the challenge to build a 12th-century style hand cannon. Rich teaches Kurt the art of negotiating when they fly out to inspect a huge collection of semi-automatics. Renee may get the last laugh over a customized pink 1911.
Wounded Vet Rifle/60s Icons
S1 Ep4
8.3
31st Oct 2011
Rich and the Gunsmoke team build a customized scout rifle for a wounded vet so he can hunt again, despite his limitations. Kurt joins Rich on a sale to an investor looking for iconic 1960s guns. The team also tricks out a car 007-style and Paige wants a tattoo!
Volley Gun/Civil War Trade
S1 Ep5
8.0
7th Nov 2011
The Gunsmoke team builds a 10-barrel, black powder volley gun. Rich strikes a hard bargain with a man selling a collection of WW1 and WW2 guns and takes a gamble when he trades a Henry rifle for two Civil War pieces. Paige gets an intense lesson in DCOA.
Diamond Anniversary 1911
S1 Ep6
8.2
14th Nov 2011
The Gunsmoke crew creates a Wyatt-worthy anniversary gift for Renee: an engraved, silver, 10-carat diamond encrusted 1911 pistol. Rich delivers a customized shotgun to a buyer's castle and an Oliver North-autographed AR-15 to a high roller at a hanger.
Cannon Balls/Dream Ruger
S1 Ep7
8.0
21st Nov 2011
Rich's team builds a Civil War era-style cannon that shoots more easily obtained projectiles: bowling balls. They customize a Ruger Mark III pistol for a young sharpshooter who aspires to Olympic gold. A philanthropist drives a hard bargain over his European rifles.
Hell's Angels Luger/D-Day M1
S1 Ep8
8.4
28th Nov 2011
Rich barters for two pieces of history: an M1 Garand used during D-Day and a Luger used in Howard Hughes'1930s film "Hell's Angels." Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew races the clock to modify a hunter's favorite rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
1866 Winchester/Firefighter Tribute
S1 Ep9
8.1
12th Dec 2011
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
Custom .50 Cal Rifle/Colt Walker
S1 Ep10
7.9
19th Dec 2011
In the season finale, Kurt takes the lead on a client's customized .50 Cal rifle. Rich and Bob examine two very rare Colts. The gunsmiths face off against the sales team to see who's the better shot.