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2978 - A large German bullet crossbow, Nuremberg, circa 1600
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A large German bullet crossbow, Nuremberg, circa 1600 Forged steel bow (supplemented) with hollow thumb, held in the front of the pillar by a long iron wedge (supplemented). Replaced wire string. Original iron pillar, hinged cocking lever with maker's mark "PS" stamped on top. Cocking box (one-fingered follower and folding rear sight missing), functional trigger with set trigger button, iron trigger guard. Dovetailed sight fork (riveting replaced). Wooden butt stock with one bone vein (missing), top replaced during use. Signs of use and age. Bow width 53.5 cm, total length 70 cm. Incomplete, modified, easily improved by restoration and professional additions of missing parts. Comparable pieces with the PS mark (probably for Paulus Seierlein, Palestermacher in Nuremberg, died 1606) can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm, and in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg. Condition: III
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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