A German bullet crossbow in the style of circa 1600 Wedged, forged steel bow, sight fork inserted in the center. Split hemp string with leather ball sack and wooden spacers. Iron pillar, hinged cocking lever with detent (unsprung), folding rear sight (rear sight), cocking box with single-finger nut (mechanism intact). Functional trigger with set trigger button, iron trigger guard. Ornamented walnut butt stock with engraved circular and dotted bone inlays, including hares, symmetrical scrolls, and fruit branches, bone veins on the long edges. Signs of use and age. Bow width 43 cm, total length 65.5 cm. Very good, detailed reproduction. Condition: II

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