Pellet and Bolt Crossbow Combined with a Wheel-Lock Gun, ca. 1570–1600


Pellet and Bolt Crossbow Combined with a Wheel-Lock Gun, ca. 1570–1600, Central European; possibly Southern German or Austrian, Steel, wood (cherry), staghorn, hemp, felt, L. 28 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 26 1/2 in. ( cm); Wt. 11 lb. 7 oz. (5,197 g), Archery Equipment-Crossbows, The inlay of polished and engraved staghorn featuring trophies of arms is based on designs by Jacob Floris (1524–1581), which were published in Antwerp in 1564. The bow is a later replacement


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