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Description: | Crossbow (Slur - Barreled - Bullet). A light stock like that of a rifle, and a thin tubular steel barrel that has a slot on each side for the string. The steel prod is held in place by steel bridles and a wedge. On each side of the stock near the trigger, is a circular stud and a shield of bright metal, on each of which is a stylised crown. The iron rifle-type trigger guard is engraved with floral patterns and has a punchmark showing a crown and 'gabiola'. The stock has been broken in two places as has also the metal clasp that held the front end of the barrel. Spanned by hand.
Material: Wood
Technique: Engraved, Material: Steel
Material: Iron | Source: | Manchester Museum | Identifier: | mm.emu.ecatalogue.humanities.176009 | Go to resource |
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