A balestrino, modern replica in the style of circa 1600. Small, all-metal crossbow. The robust prod has a slightly defective twisted iron wire bowstring. Iron tiller of rectangular section with trophy decoration cut in relief on all surfaces, an eagle on each side, on its breast a shield bearing the arms of Savoy. Integral cocking device, with large, richly chiselled wing nut. Long trigger bar. Screw mounted belt hook. Master's marks and signature "Inc. M. Bobatto" on the underside. Length cm. Extremely high quality, fully functional copy of a piece in the,

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License: Licensed
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