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Title
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A German stonebow, circa 1700
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Collection Location
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Private location
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Date
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c. 1700s
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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This pellet bow is fitted with a set of slender, iron prod strung with a frayed string. A set of beaded iron sights is attached to the front with no spike. The stock of the bow is made out of iron, except for the symmetrical, wooden butt with richly engraved bone inlaid with two large replaced medallions with depictions of animals. The bow is missing it's cocking mechanism with only the cocking handle remaining, and everything else missing.
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Link:
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https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/33972
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Crossbow Side Measurements
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52cm
