The harpoon gun Quint and Matt Hooper target the shark with in Jaws has resurfaced, 50 years after the film's release.

The W.W. Greener Harpoon Rifle Mark II, estimated at $250,000-$500,000, and Quint's Fenwick 130 lb fishing rod, estimated at $75,000-$150,000, will headline Propstore's Spring Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in March 2026.

Both pieces survived what is regarded as one of cinema's most punishing open-water shoots, during which saltwater, stunts, and a notoriously temperamental mechanical shark destroyed much of the production's equipment. Neither the harpoon gun or the fishing rod prop has been seen in public by fans before.

"Jaws is a challenging title for memorabilia collectors - it is one of the most successful and beloved blockbusters of all time, but very few fully-verified props or costumes have ever surfaced from the film," said Brandon Alinger, Propstore's Chief Operating Officer. "These two pieces are certainly some of the most significant ever offered at public auction, with the harpoon launcher bearing extra significance due to how extensively it is featured in the film and how much of a role it plays in the plot of the film."

The Greener harpoon launcher - the weapon Quint and Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) turn to as the hunt intensifies - is matched on screen by its distinctive woodgrain and unique markings on its case. The case, seen aboard the Orca as Quint retrieves and assembles the launcher, accompanies the piece today. Both the launcher and case are backed by provenance from a 1990 auction of the Universal Studios armoury, adding further weight to their authenticity.

The Fenwick rod, a rare 130 lb-class model used aboard the Orca during the early shark-encounter sequence, is conclusively screen-matched. Handled by Quint, Hooper and Brody as the fishing line tightens against an unseen force, it provides one of the film's earliest hints that something vast lurks beneath the surface.

After filming, the rod passed through a Los Angeles prop house before being identified by a veteran industry prop master. Propstore later confirmed its authenticity through detailed screen comparisons.

Jaws is widely regarded as the film that launched Spielberg's career, became the first movie to surpass $100 million at the box office, and reshaped the notion of the summer blockbuster. Fully verified props from the production rarely reach the public market, making the appearance of Quint's original harpoon launcher and fishing rod a highly unusual opportunity for collectors.

"In our 30 years in the prop and costume industry, this is the single finest Jaws piece Propstore has ever seen," Allinger added. "Its appearance now, at the film's 50th anniversary, makes this rediscovery all the more remarkable."

Registrations for Propstore's Spring Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles will open in February 2026, coinciding with the official catalog release, with live bidding scheduled for March 2026.