An Austrian sport crossbow, 19th century

Title

An Austrian sport crossbow, 19th century

HCA Identifier

HHA828570

Collection Location

Private collection

Description

This crossbow features a carved wooden stock and an iron prod. The prod of the stock is securely bound to the crossbow with metal plates and passes through the upper portion of the stock. At the fore end of the crossbow is the suspension ring. The top of the crossbow features an iron bolt channel, and the trigger guard is made of brass.

Length 82 cm. Condition: III+

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Hermann Historica