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Title
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Italian Hunting Crossbow c. 1600
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Collection Location
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Milestone Auctions, Ohio, USA
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Date
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c. 1600
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Location
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Italy
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Description
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This crossbow has a steel bow and a two-pillared stirrup with the prod binding also most likely made of steel. The stock is composed of walnut wood and inlaid with silver-plated decoration that appears to be deteriorating. The top of the stock is carved with large leaf patterns, dotted patterns, and rectangular panels behind the rear sight, which resembles a doorway along with a curved triangle above. The protruding part of the thumb rest is also etched with a particular pattern which is not clearly visible in the images. There is a steel trigger mechanism attached to the stock, and the auction website states that the rope string is most likely original, belonging to the period of when the weapon was manufactured.
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Source
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A private collection
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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40" length
28" width
