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Title
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A Saxon crossbow, 1st half of the 18th century
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Collection Location
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Private location
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Date
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18th century
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Location
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Saxony
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Description
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The prod of the steel bow is tightly wrapped by the bridle and metal reinforcements behind the stock, with a stamped trefoil mark for the bowyer on the right inner side. This bolt crossbow has sturdy binding through the elegant fruitwood stock with inlays of polished, finely engraved antler, and an iron ring at the front possibly for the cocking lever. A bone bolt rail and horn bolt holder can be seen from the top, as well as a folding lock with pin catch and square trigger guard.
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Link:
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https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/672818
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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69cm
