Bidspirit auction | A FINE EUROPEAN HUNTING CROSSBOW

A FINE EUROPEAN HUNTING CROSSBOW - Likely French, designed to fire stones and pellets for bird-stalking, the figured hardwood stock ofcharacteristic bellied form with spherical butt, profusely carved, with steel mounts. With finely-wrought, removable bow. Retains its double sights and complex triggering system. Late 16th century-early 17th century. Overall length 83.2cm. Condition II