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Title
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A pellet crossbow
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Collection Location
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Private Collection
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Date
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17th / 18th Century
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Location
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Italy
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Description
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This pellet crossbow features a wooden stock curved at the front. The curved metal prod passes through the front of the stock and is secured by bow irons. The bowstring is missing. There is a front sight fork shaped with balusters and an arched decorated folding rear sight. Below the rear side is decorative metal inlays. Behind the sight on the top of the stock is a simple volute. The butt is rounded shaped like a pommel. There is a small pyramidal spike at the front of the stock most likely used for support when spanning. The trigger guard is of the lever type shaped with balusters and curved at the end.
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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 103 cm
