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Title
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Metal Pellet Crossbow (Kugelschnepper), c. 1650
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Collection Location
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Museum of the Company of Old Crossbowmen of Visé (Musée de la Compagnie des Anciens Arbalétriers Visétois), Rue Haute 46, 4600 Visé, Belgium
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Date
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c. 1650
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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The Museum notes that this crossbow was intended for hunting small game.
At the tip of this crossbow, there is a small metal ring as well as a forked sight. The metal prod is slightly bent out of shape. The bowstring seems original. This crossbow has a trigger guard.
The butt is wooden. The cheek rest is carved with bands of small stars and zigzag lines, which are partly worn away with use. There are also zigzag lines along the edges of the wood.
A typical Kugelschnepper, this crossbow is made entirely of metal except for the wooden butt.
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Source
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Information and images courtesy of the Museum of the Royal Company of Old Crossbowmen of Visé (Musée de la Compagnie Royale des Anciens Arbalétriers Visétois), through their publication "Saint Georges & l'arbalète," or "Saint George & the Crossbow."
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length (stock): 66 cm
Width (length of prod): 52.5 cm
