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Title
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A German sport crossbow, 19th century
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Collection Location
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Private location
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Date
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c. 19th century
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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This bolt crossbow features a steel prod with a braided multicolored hemp safety crd and green wool pompoms on the prod. Riveted upfront is a suspension ring into the light walnut stock. It is lined with iron fittings and engraved bone inlays, as well as further geometric bone and wood inlays on both sides. A curved catch is behind the engraved bolt guide with a broken off sight. Right below that is the transverse pin, which is in place for the cocking lever or cranequin.
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Link:
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https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/33968
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Crossbow Side Measurements
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77cm
