EARLY 19TH CENTURY, ALMOST CERTAINLY SWISS
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A Rare Pistol Crossbow
Early 19th Century, almost certainly Swiss
With slender steel bow with string of twisted cord, brass bolt channel formed as a three-stage sighted barrel, figured walnut full stock, chequered grip, ivory butt-cap, brass mounts, set trigger, and two vacant shield-shaped escutcheons
12in. (30.5cm.)
Early 19th Century, almost certainly Swiss
With slender steel bow with string of twisted cord, brass bolt channel formed as a three-stage sighted barrel, figured walnut full stock, chequered grip, ivory butt-cap, brass mounts, set trigger, and two vacant shield-shaped escutcheons
12in. (30.5cm.)