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Title
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A South German crossbow, 17th/19th century
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Collection Location
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Private location
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Date
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c. 17th/19th century
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Location
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South Germany
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Description
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The bolt crossbow is supplemented with a steel prod, sturdy bridled and wedged with wooden pieces. The fine fruitwood stock is adorned with inlays of polished, finely engraved bone along the top, and capped off with the bone butt plate. A bone bolt saddle, suspension ring are all secured in the front. An intact catch with German set trigger and pivoting safety catch is seen on the underside.
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Link:
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https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/896522
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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53cm
