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Title
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A fine crossbow pistol
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Collection Location
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Private Collection
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Date
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Second quarter of the 19th century
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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This crossbow features a fine wooden stock with engraved checkered patterns on the lower part of the stock under the groove for the arrow and on the handle. The front part of the stock near where the ring is attached is covered in ivory, and the top surface of the stock is covered in iron, where a groove for the arrow to sit is indented in the middle. Along the groove the iron is engraved with flowers and petals, and up behind the iron bolt clip which holds the string in place when the crossbow is drawn an axe trophy, flags, and arms are engraved in the iron plate. The crossbow has an iron prod and ring and a bowstring, and an iron trigger and trigger guard. The trigger guard is engraved with a vase, a bird, and floral motifs.
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Source
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CZERNY'S INTERNATIONAL AUCTION HOUSE
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length: 49cm
