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Title
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Pistol Crossbow
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HCA Identifier
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XI.147
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Collection Location
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Date
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c. 1820
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Location
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England
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Description
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Brass lock mechanism. Octagonal barrel engraved “John Cuff, 106 Regent Street London”. The smooth core barrel can be used for both ball and bolt and is slotted for half of its length. Two detachable steel bows of varying strengths slide into a brass-enforced slot at the fore-end and are secured by a locking screw. Walnut shaft has a grip with a French-style checkered pattern. Hollowed detachable shoulder butt attached with a spring clip. Missing bowstring. Round metal trigger guard. Accompanied with a plain oak case with trade label "John Cuff, 106 Regent Street, Corner of Glasshouse Street".
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Source
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Collection Royal Armouries, Study Collection, Leeds, England
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Barrel Length: 197.0 mm
Overall Length: 330.0 mm
Calibre: 7.62 mm
