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Title
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German Bullet Crossbow, circa 1600
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HCA Identifier
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HHA834408
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Collection Location
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Private collection
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Description
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This crossbow features a steel bow and stock. It has a braided hemp bowstring but comes without a pocket in the string to carry the pellet. A feature added for assistance in accurate aiming is a slot for the bowstring lined with bone on the inside. At the fore of the prod is a U-shaped aiming sight and a suspension ring. At the top side of the cocking lever there is stamped image of a squirrel. There is an iron nut and an iron trigger guard.
Length 71 cm.
Condition: II"
