Eleven Crossbow Bolts
Object type: Eleven crossbow bolts
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 17th century
Medium: Wood (beech), steel
Dimensions: Bolt a: L. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 5 oz. (143 g); bolt b: L. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (88 g); bolt c: L. 11 15/16 in. (30.3 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 3.2 oz. (92 g); bolt d: L. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 4.4 oz. (124 g); bolt e: L. 12 13/16 in. (32.5 cm); Diam. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 3.6 oz. (103 g); bolt f: L. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); Diam. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 4 oz. (113 g); bolt g: L. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Diam. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (89 g); bolt h: L. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm); Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); Wt. 3.4 oz. (96 g); bolt i: L. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm); Diam. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); Wt. 3.7 oz. (106 g); bolt j: L. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); Diam. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Wt. 3.6 oz. (103 g); bolt k: L. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914