A North European Target Crossbow, Late 19th Century
- Title
- A North European Target Crossbow, Late 19th Century
- Collection Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Date
- Late 19th Century
- Location
- Northern Europe
- Description
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A target crossbow of Northern European origin. It consists of a wooden stock made from walnut and a steel prod that is secured to the middle of the crossbow stock with iron plates. The string on the prod is not original to the crossbow but is instead a later addition. The butt of the stock has a chequered or fish scale pattern grip above the trigger and features an intricate floral carving. The fore of the stock contains an adjustable front-sight and rear-sight. The trigger mechanism of the crossbow is a double set trigger with a molded trigger guard.
Measurements: 102.5 cm overall - Source
- Olympia Auctions
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