EARLY FRENCH CROSSBOW WITH FIVE BOLTS.

EARLY FRENCH CROSSBOW WITH FIVE BOLTS. SN NSN. 24″ Forged steel bow held in stock by linen thread, with greenish tassels, has old whipped linen bow string. 26″ Stock with horn buttplate has many decorated bone inlays, with one large stand-of-arms inlay at left side at cheek rest. Bolt bed is also of bone. Included are five 12″ tapered walnut fledged bolts with steel and brass heads. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts are brown patina overall. Wood has old finish and shows some worm damage. Decoration on bone is getting thin, some pieces replaced. Newer bolts are fine. 4-42110 MGM290 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2302	$3,220.00	EARLY FRENCH CROSSBOW WITH FIVE BOLTS. SN NSN. 24″ Forged steel bow held in stock by linen thread, with greenish tassels, has old whipped linen bow string. 26″ Stock with horn buttplate has many decorated bone inlays, with one large stand-of-arms inlay at left side at cheek rest. Bolt bed is also of bone. Included are five 12″ tapered walnut fledged bolts with steel and brass heads. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts are brown patina overall. Wood has old finish and shows some worm damage. Decoration on bone is getting thin, some pieces replaced. Newer bolts are fine. 4-42110 MGM290 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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