Rare Child's Crossbow

Title

Rare Child's Crossbow

Collection Location

Hampel Fine Art Auctions, Germany

Date

Unknown

Location

Italy

Description

This crossbow has a steel prod with a binding and string made of hemp. The top of the wooden stock is inlaid with horn. The lock mechanism appears to be made of iron. There is a black and white star painted on the butt stock. There is a groove beneath the trigger. It has a long iron trigger guard that is looped through a hole and an iron trigger.

Source

Private Collection

Link:

https://www.hampel-auctions.com/

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/seltene-kinderarmbrust-1280-c-13c5403493?objectID=202991925&algIndex=upcoming_lots_prod&queryID=3622a8ab73f26c235d2a8aa80079459f

Crossbow Top Measurements

Length: 47 cm