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Title
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German Crossbow
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Collection Location
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Praha 5, Czechia
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Date
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19th Century
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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This German crossbow features a wooden stock with decoratively carved fish scale patterns that run along the sides of the stock. The upper surface of the stock contains a bone inlay with plant and floral imagery. At the butt of the stock is a concave cheek rest located on the left side for a right-handed user. The cheek rest features an inlay decoration of a bird. The trigger mechanism is a rolling nut made of bone with a string through the hole of the stock, securing it in place. The crossbow also features a metal transverse pin, used to aid in spanning the crossbow, passing through the butt end of the stock. The trigger lever is made of metal and is wrapped with a plant fiber string, while the end of the trigger is shaped like a knob.
Measurements: Length: 64.5 cm (length), 53 cm (width), Weight: 2.1 kg
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Source
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Einszwei Gallery
