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European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,750.00 USD
European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand
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European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand

Likely French or Belgian, this early 19th century target shooting crossbow is constructed from steel and hardwood, the bow measures 45 inches long and 28 inches wide, with a woven sinew bowstring and a steel prod. An integral windlass cocking system is present, with dual pulleys on the string hook and an extra set of pulleys at the rear, a pair of 10 inch long handles with non-rotating wooden grips, and a 9 inch trigger bar. No makers marks are present. With a hardwood display stand.

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Very good, with mild handling wear overall. The sight is missing. The trigger passes a basic function test, but the bowstring and windlass are untested for safety reasons.