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19th/20th Century Flemish Target Crossbow Replica (4)

This Flemish target crossbow is the fourth in a series of four Medieval styled crossbow replicas, dated to around the 19th or 20th centuries. It features a rectangular wooden stock that widens toward the butt. Mounted on the fore end of the stock is likely a suspension ring. In the middle of the stock’s upper surface is a bolt groove, while the trigger mechanism behind it is made of metal. On the sides of the is a hollowed rectangular section. Beneath the middle of the stock is a sphere with a protruding peg, likely a second handle. The trigger lever is made of metal, and the handle behind it is made of wood, with an opening for the hands that act as a grip. The butt of the stock is fitted with a metal plate. Attached underneath the stock is a woven leather strap. The prod of the crossbow is made of wood and passes through the stock’s middle. The string is attached.

19th/20th Century Flemish Target Crossbow Replica (3)

This Flemish target crossbow is the third in a series of four Medieval styled crossbow replicas, dated to around the 19th or 20th centuries. It possesses a wooden crossbow fitted with a metal plate on the upper surface of the stock and a groove that is hollowed out for the crossbow bolt. Mounted on the fore end of the stock is a metal stirrup used to aid in spanning the crossbow. On top of the stock’s front end is likely a metal foresight. The crossbow also features a wooden rest that extends from the middle of the crossbow’s underside and curves inwards toward the stock. The trigger mechanism is a rolling nut, and above the nut is a metal bolt clip. The trigger is made of metal. The butt of the stock widens toward the end and is fitted with a metal plate that curves outward on two pointed ends. The prod of the crossbow is made of wood and passes through the stock. Both sides of the stock are fitted with metal plates where the prod crosses through.

19th/20th Century Flemish Target Crossbow Replica (2)

This Flemish target crossbow is the second in a series of four Medieval styled crossbow replicas, dated to around the 19th or 20th centuries. This crossbow consists of a wooden stock that is flat on the top surface of the stock’s fore end and tapers toward the butt. This top surface at the front of the stock features a decorative symbol of the letter ‘W’, a crown, and other carved decoration. The upper part of the stock has a bolt groove, and behind it is a metal backsight. The bottom middle portion of the stock features a carved wooden rest that curves. Toward the butt of the stock is an image of a crossbow bolt with red feathers, while the butt of the stock is capped with an acorn-shaped metal knob. The trigger is made of metal. The prod of the crossbow is made of wood and passes through the middle of the stock, and the string is made of plant fiber.

19th/20th Century Flemish Target Crossbow Replica (1)

This Flemish target crossbow is part of a series of four Medieval styled crossbow replicas, dated to around the 19th or 20th centuries. It features a wooden stock with decorations of vine-like scrolling patterns along its sides. Along the bottom of the crossbow, in its middle and fore end, are carved out decorative patterns. Mounted to the front of the crossbow stock is a metal stirrup used to assist the crossbowman in spanning the weapon. The butt of the stock is curved inwards. The trigger mechanism and handles are made of metal. The prod of the crossbow is also made of wood and runs through the upper middle section of the stock. There are metal plates on either side where the prod and the stock meet at the cross-section. The string is intact.