Original 17th Century European Iron Crossbow of Possible German Origin c.1660-1680 Spanish Military Equipment Burke" was the legendary front

Burke" was the legendary front man

30-06 Springfield and in 7

The Massive bore measures over an inch in diameter and takes a one-inch ball wrapped in leather propelled by a substantial charge of black powder

and a nice color

after the introduction of smokeless powder

Original 17th Century European Iron Crossbow of Possible German Origin c.1660-1680 Spanish Military Equipment Burke" was the legendary frontOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is all iron steel, even the bow itself. It has a lightly decorated wood cheek piece inlaid with a circular section of engraved Mother of pearl. The mother pearl is engraved with a Squirrel and a part of the circular inlay has been broken away. This cheek piece is very reminiscent of a Wheel lock Rifle butt. The Cat gut bow string is not longer present and was always stored separately when not in actual use.