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Quint's (Robert Shaw) screen- and photo-matched W. W. Greener Light Harpoon Gun Mark II with its screen-matched case and a custom special effects-made shark dart created for the production of Steven Spielberg's Jaws. In one of the film's most memorable sequences, Quint shot his trusty harpoon into the back of the Great White terrorizing Amity Island to force it to the surface, but the shark proved too strong for the vivid yellow barrels Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) tied to the harpoon.

Quint's harpoon gun served as one of the defining tools of his trade: the signature implement of a hardened shark hunter. As the hunt for the murderous shark intensifies, Quint's harpoon gun is the sole weapon he trusts to turn the tide. The successful attachment of the first barrel marks a crucial turning point in the story, as the barrels' resistance to submersion offered both bright visual markers and narrative tension, driving one of the film's most iconic sequences.

The distinctive woodgrain on the stock of this harpoon rifle conclusively screen-matches to a close-up shot of Quint opening its case, while photographs from the production confirm the match across all visible grain patterns. Additionally, multiple production stills further capture the rifle's details with clarity, including the well-known publicity image of Shaw holding it which was later used on the cover of his posthumously-published autobiography. Finally, this distinctive green transport case exhibits identical scratches, marks, and woodgrain patterns to the case seen on both its interior and exterior in the film.

Manufactured in Birmingham, England and imported into the United States by Navy Arms Corporation, this example bears serial number H72256 (unit no. 256). Greener produced these specialized hunting rifles from the 1950s through the 1970s for commercial whaling and shark hunting, selling them as complete kits that included harpoons, line, cleaning implements, blank ammunition, and essential accessories.

The filmmakers selected and used this Greener harpoon gun and its accompanying kit - a completely stock commercial unit - exactly as purchased. The gun, case, line, tools, and harpoon were all employed on set without modification. The only fabricated element was the streamlined, custom-made SFX shark dart, used only when embedded in the mechanical Bruce shark and not shown in the rifle case. As a result, the entire onscreen setup reflects the weapon's original factory configuration, making its survival with all major components intact especially remarkable.

One of the most exceptional elements surviving with the gun, the custom SFX "shark dart" is fabricated from metal pipe and Bondo for interaction with the production's massive, unwieldy mechanical Bruce shark. Real-world Greener harpoons use expanding prongs that lock inside their targets and cannot be withdrawn without causing damage, making them entirely impractical for the mechanical shark. As a solution, the effects team created this needle-tipped version to puncture the Great White's skin cleanly. It remains stored in the case exactly as it was during production.

After filming, this harpoon gun was returned to the Universal Studios armory, where it remained until being offered in the 1990 Butterfields sale of "property from a major motion picture studio." The 1990 Butterfields auction catalog explicitly listed this harpoon gun by its serial number, H72256, directly tying this exact piece to Universal Studios and establishing an unbroken chain of provenance from production to sale. It was the only Greener harpoon gun in the Universal armory and the sole example in the auction.

Also included with the lot are an original Greener harpoon, five rolls of line, original cleaning tools (including a partial cleaning rod), hardware for attaching and using a line, and an original under-barrel line-spool component from the production which was never mounted to the rifle during the film.

The rifle remains in remarkably original condition with minimal signs of age, given its use in a salt air-infused maritime production nearly 50 years ago. The rubber butt pad on the shoulder stock is not original to the gun and was replaced at some point with an equivalent unit - likely after the original deteriorated with age, as is typical for this material. The metalwork exhibits light rust and oxidation consistent with use and storage near the ocean during production. A small crack is visible near the bottom of the stock, and the wood was likely re-varnished following production. Importantly, the same distinctive woodgrain used to positively screen-match this rifle remains unaltered, clearly visible, and perfectly consistent with its appearance in the film. The case also survives in unrestored, production-used condition, displaying the same marks, scratches, and construction details seen onscreen. Its preservation is extremely rare, as it appears today almost exactly as it did on film in Jaws. That both the rifle and its case remain so closely aligned with their onscreen appearance after five decades is astounding.

Jaws became the highest-grossing film in history upon its 1975 release - the first to surpass $100 million - and established the foundation of the modern summer blockbuster. Ranked by the American Film Institute among the top 50 American films of all time, it remains one of cinema's most influential works. Very few definitively screen-matched items from the film survive, as the demanding ocean shoot destroyed many props, and little was retained afterward. As an unmistakably screen-verified piece of the veteran fisherman's gear, no item is as central to Quint's identity as his harpoon gun.

This is the original primary harpoon gun used by Robert Shaw as Quint in Jaws. While another example may have existed on set in case something happened to this primary rifle, every scene and every production still in which the weapon is clearly visible matches precisely to this piece. Combined with its serial-number documentation, Universal lineage, and the inclusion of the handmade SFX dart, its authenticity and significance are unequivocal, making this artifact one of the rarest and most important pieces from the film ever to reach public auction. Dimensions: (gun) 17.5" x 5.25" x 1.75" (44.5 cm x 13.25 cm x 4.5 cm)

Contains mechanical components; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

This lot is not considered a firearm within the U.S.; International imports likely depend on the specific Country involved. Contact Propstore with additional shipping inquiries.

Estimate: $250,000 - 500,000