A crossbow, Spain, 16th century Heavy iron prod, with several smith marks (POURA?) stamped into the top. Ridged bow irons. Hemp bowstring. Slender walnut tiller with delicately bevelled brass furniture. Small iron stirrup and studs on the side for a cocking lever. The side of the arrow groove bears chased ornamentation. Replacement bone nut. Long, slightly curved trigger. Length 83 cm. historic, historical, 16th century, crossbow, crossbows, distance weapon, weapons, object, objects, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

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Keywords: 16th, century, clipping, crossbow, crossbows, cut, cut-, cut-outs, distance, heavy, iron, object, objects, prod, spain, weapon, weapons