An English bullet crossbow, 2nd half of the 18th century

Title

An English bullet crossbow, 2nd half of the 18th century

Collection Location

Private location

Date

c. 2nd half of the 18th century

Location

England/English origins

Description

This large crossbow features a wide steel prod with convex inner face wedged in with metal, and strung with a pouched string without a point to catch on. Operated by a single-finger nut, it is controlled by a singular trigger protected by a round trigger guard. A finely adjustable folding sight sits right behind the nut, alinging with the folding sight fork. The elegant curly maple stock and the shotgun butt are all lined and decorated iron furniture.

Source

Images and data courtesy of

Hermann Historica

Link:

https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/33974

Crossbow Top Measurements

67.5cm

Crossbow Side Measurements

80cm