Stone Crossbow

Title

Stone Crossbow

HCA Identifier

XI.96

Collection Location

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Date

18th century

Location

Eastern Europe

Description

The fore-part is made entirely with steel in the usual German form but for a detachable bolt rest between the foresight pillars. The wooden butt of the stock resembles a gun stock and is inlaid with bone in intricate floral, animal, and geometric patterns also seen on the bolt rest. Long curved trigger guard. Rectangular metal backsight. Missing the cord and return spring for the cocking lever.

Source

Collection Royal Armouries, Study Collection, Leeds, England

Link:

Data and images courtesy to

https://royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-920

Crossbow Top Measurements

Length: 845 mm
Span: 624 mm
Weight: 2.95 kg