Original Early 18th Century European Continental Wood & Steel Crossbow with Brass & Horn Fittings Lanchester SMG It is very rare to

It is very rare to find one of these fowlers in such fine condition with the inlay still bright

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The cross guard is marked with serial number 8442 P

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while the rear is maker marked by Steinhauer & Lück / Lüdenscheid

Original Early 18th Century European Continental Wood & Steel Crossbow with Brass & Horn Fittings Lanchester SMG It is very rare toOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is lovely early 18th century crossbow from the European Continent, featuring a lovely fruitwood stock, shaped much like a gun stock. It features love brass fittings of butt plate, trigger guard, side plates, nose fitting, and even the "lock" mechanism that holds the string back. The flight groove on top is well executed though it is not lined with metal or horn. The "bow" portion is a single piece of spring steel,