5th Dec, 2012 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 238
 

238

A TARGET SHOOTING CROSSBOW

A TARGET SHOOTING CROSSBOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY with slender steel bow fitted with string of twisted cord, hardwood tiller inlaid with boxwood bolt channel, carved recessed cheek-piece, steel cord release, double set trigger, three steel sights including adjustable back-sight, steel stirrup, and steel trigger-guard 75cm; 29 1/2in tiller

Sold for £480


 
A TARGET SHOOTING CROSSBOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY with slender steel bow fitted with string of twisted cord, hardwood tiller inlaid with boxwood bolt channel, carved recessed cheek-piece, steel cord release, double set trigger, three steel sights including adjustable back-sight, steel stirrup, and steel trigger-guard 75cm; 29 1/2in tiller