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Title
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Unique 16th C. Fire Bolt Crossbow Forged Iron & Chain Suspension
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Collection Location
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Hallandale Beach, FL, United States
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Date
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16th Century
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Location
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Unknown
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Description
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This 16th century crossbow is used to shoot fire crossbow bolts from the iron and wooden stock with a protruding bolt channel that hangs over the crossbow’s front end. The grip of the stock is made of wood, and the trigger mechanism is a rolling nut. There is also a metal transverse pin that runs through the stock. The iron prod is attached to the fore end of the stock with an iron stirrup. Instead of a string made of twisted fiber, there is an iron chain with circular loops on either side to attach to both ends of the crossbow.
Measurements: Full length 22 x 16.5 inches.
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Source
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ZevAntiques
