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Rare 'Jaws' props resurface after decades in new auction

Propstore will auction two rare, verified 'Jaws' hero props with presale estimates up to $500,000, marking a significant event for collectors during the film’s 50th anniversary.

  • On Spring 2026's calendar, Propstore announced Quint's W.W. Greener Harpoon Rifle Mark II and Fenwick fishing rod will headline its Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction with registration opening in February and live bidding in March.
  • After resurfacing, two legendary 'Jaws' props trace provenance to a 1990 Universal Studios armory auction and passed through a Los Angeles prop house before authentication.
  • Both pieces share Quint's W.W. Greener Harpoon Rifle Mark II, estimated at $250,000 to $500,000, and his Fenwick 130-pound fishing rod with Penn Senator reel, estimated at $75,000 to $150,000.
  • The auction positions these pieces as among the most significant Jaws artifacts ever offered, with Propstore's Brandon Alinger calling it `the single finest Jaws piece Propstore has ever seen`.
  • Market context is highlighted by Propstore's catalog includes photos and descriptions, and fans who cannot bid can view images or visit the Academy Museum's Jaws exhibit, with recent sales like the $607,068 Boba Fett blaster underscoring collector demand.
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Rare 'Jaws' props resurface after decades in new auction

Quint’s screen-matched harpoon launcher and fishing rod are heading to the block as part of Propstore’s Spring 2026 auction.

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