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Title
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A large English target crossbow, 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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England
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Description
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This elegant bolt crossbow features a curved steel prod with a burr on the inside and a blackened surface, and is secured by iron wedges in the iron-clad wooden stock with a bolt groove and flintlock-styled butt. The bow is operated with a single-axle brass nut with a long trigger lever, with iron inserts in the nut. Two rotating rollers on the sides serve as attachments for the cocking lever, and a square iron point is located at the front, possibly for cocking against a tree.
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Link:
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https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/946050
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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95.5cm
