A crossbow, German, 17th century. Heavy, iron prod with smith mark stamped into one side (hunting horn). Fastened to the tiller by cord, old hemp bowstring. Walnut tiller (worm damage). The end has a mounting socket. Bone quarrel channel with a horn quarrel retainer. The nut is made of bone and lashed in place with cord. Iron trigger mechanism on the side for release by a trip wire. Length 45 cm. A rare type of crossbow, which was set at dens while hunting fox and badger, but especially used for securing buildings against unauthorized entrance. historic, histor,

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Keywords: 17th, century, clipping, crossbow, crossbows, cut, cut-, cut-outs, distance, german, heavy, iron, object, objects, prod, smith, weapon, weapons