17th Century Crossbow

Title

17th Century Crossbow

HCA Identifier

A1039

Date

Mid 17th century

Location

Flanders, Belgium

Description

"Windlass crossbow, the strong steel bow stamped in three places with a maker's mark. The cord remains.
Stock of dark wood, furnished with a steel stirrup at the forward end, grooved for the bolt, and at the rear deeply slotted and reinforced with brass for a windlass. Antler nut. There is a curved, steel spring to hold the end of the bolt in place. The underside of the stock has a large projection in the centre to provide a firm grip for the left hand. The edges are outlined with fine lines of antler."

Source

Collection The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN

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Data and images courtesy of

Wallace Collection

Crossbow Top Measurements

Length: 103.5 cm
Span: 67.3 cm
Weight: 5.87 kg