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Title
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A Windlass Crossbow
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Collection Location
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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, Orschwiller, France
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Date
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c. 1600s-1800s (assumed according to the general castle collection)
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Location
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Germany or France
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Description
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This crossbow has an iron prod and stirrup and a string that is pulled to the hook, connecting to the windlass with small wheels, attaching it to the stock. The stock appears to be inlaid with bone or horn and the nut is made of bone. The windlass' handle is attached to the butt stock to span the bolt.
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Source
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Private Collection
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Unknown
