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Title
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A South German/Austrian crossbow, 2nd half of the 19th century
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Collection Location
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Private location
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Date
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c. 2nd half of the 19th century
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Location
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South German/Austria
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Description
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This bolt crossbow features a set of short steel prod, fixed into the bow with wooden wedges. The walnut stock has a ring or suspension ring screwed into the front, possibly for the sight alignment. A metal bolt clip and catch, with lining of bone in the cavity, is right behind it, operated by the set trigger and guarded by the iron trigger guard molded with finger holes. A diopter sight with adjusting screw is slided in from the side, and at the back, a moulded cheek rest.
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Link:
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https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/946051
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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76cm
