A SPORTING CROSSBOW
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A SPORTING CROSSBOW

PROBABLY GERMAN, MID-LATE 18TH CENTURY

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A SPORTING CROSSBOW
PROBABLY GERMAN, MID-LATE 18TH CENTURY
With 19 ¾ in. (50 cm.) steel bow struck with a maker's mark, original twisted cord string, iron-mounted stock with white staghorn bolt-channel, heart-shaped escutcheon and butt-plate, sprung folding front sight of notched arms, folding rear-sight, and lever-trigger
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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