Greener Harpoon Gun - Yes, the One From Jaws

Published on June 16, 2017
Duration: 14:27

This review details the Greener MkII Light Harpoon Gun, a unique firearm featured in the movie Jaws. It highlights the gun's Martini action, .38 Special blank cartridge chambering, and marine-resistant construction. The video also covers its intended use for surface fishing, accuracy, and the complete kit contents, including specialized harpoon darts and line.

Quick Summary

The Greener MkII Light Harpoon Gun, famous from the movie Jaws, utilizes a Greener Martini shotgun action and fires .38 Special blank cartridges. It's built with stainless steel or hard chrome for saltwater resistance and accuracy within an 8-inch circle at 30 meters.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Greener Harpoon Gun from Jaws
  2. 00:39History & Manufacturing: Webley & Scott, Navy Arms
  3. 01:08Intended Use & Accuracy for Fishing
  4. 03:05Technical Design: Martini Action, .38 Special Blanks
  5. 04:38Recoil Management & Marine Features
  6. 06:26Complete Kit Contents & Cartridges
  7. 08:14Assembly Process Demonstration
  8. 10:31Loading the Harpoon Dart
  9. 12:35Sighting System & Hook Deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Greener MkII Light Harpoon Gun famous for?

The Greener MkII Light Harpoon Gun is most famously known as the weapon used by the character Quint in the 1975 film Jaws to hunt the great white shark.

What action does the Greener Harpoon Gun use?

The Greener Harpoon Gun is based on the Greener Martini shotgun action. It operates as a single-shot lever action with an automatic safety mechanism.

What ammunition does the Greener Harpoon Gun fire?

This unique firearm is chambered for .38 Special blank cartridges. These blanks are specifically designed to propel the harpoon dart with sufficient force.

How is the Greener Harpoon Gun designed for marine environments?

It features components made of stainless steel or hard chrome to resist saltwater corrosion. It also has a heavy rubber butt pad to help manage recoil.

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