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2979 - A light sporting crossbow, probably from Nuremberg, 17th century
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A light sporting crossbow, probably from Nuremberg, 17th century Slender steel bow (unfinished, mottled, unmarked), hemp cord, decorative trim of wool pom-poms (darkened), with an iron ring at the front. Replaced, unknotted string. Stock made of black-lacquered, brown wood (heavily scuffed, cracks) with a butt plate, inlaid with bone in the upper and lower sections (partially replaced), featuring sparse, blackened engravings. Iron bolt holder. Multi-axis folding lock with moving parts and an intact thread cutter; the trigger guard is missing. Tall rectangular folding sight. Partially slightly damaged; repairs; signs of wear and age. Draw length 55.5 cm, stock length 61 cm. Crossbows of this type were used by the Nuremberg “Schnepper” marksmen well into the 19th century and were repeatedly repaired. Condition: II–III
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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