Pellet Crossbow

1600s
Overall: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.); Bow: 59.4 cm (23 3/8 in.); Butt: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs.)
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This is a custom-made crossbow combining popular Italian and German designs of the 1600s.

Description

This ornate pellet crossbow is designed to fire molded clay pellets or small rocks, giving it the name stonebow. The bow is hand drawn and used for hunting small game.
Pellet Crossbow

Pellet Crossbow

1600s

South Germany (?), 17th century

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