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Title
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An English bullet crossbow, 2nd half of the 18th century
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HCA Identifier
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HHA821554
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Collection Location
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Private collection
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Date
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Second half of the 18th century
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Location
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England
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Description
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The maple stock is straight and square in cross-section with a gun-shaped butt. The front of the stock is reinforced with iron on the sides with a decorative inlays on top and on the sides above the trigger. The curved steel bow passes through the front of the stock and is secured with bow irons. The bowstring and cradle are a later addition. There is a metal sight fork at the front with the string seemingly an newer addition and a metal folding rear sight above the trigger in which the screw and nut of the hinge have been replaced. There is a pyramidal spike at the front used for support while spanning. The iron parts show signs of corrosion and are pitted. The lock mechanism is a single prong nut made of iron. There is a circular iron trigger guard and integrated iron spanning lever.
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length 80 cm
Bow draw 67.5 cm
