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Title
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19th century Pistol Crossbow
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Collection Location
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Scollard Auctions, California, USA
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Date
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Early to mid 1800s
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Location
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Belgium or France
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Description
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This is a pistol crossbow with a steel prod, brass suspension ring, a narrow stirrup , and string that has a looped pellet catch. There are dark yellow pom-poms attached near the prod to the sides of the stock. The wooden stock is gilded with brass plates and the lever and lock mechanism are made of iron. The elaborate iron rear sight contains cylindrical and gear-shaped components. It has a double set trigger, also made of iron.
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Source
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Private Collection
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length: 15 in
Width: 15.5 in
