Pellet Crossbow
Object type: Pellet crossbow
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: probably French
Date: late 16th or early 17th century
Medium: Steel, wood (fruitwood, probably cherry), ivory, mother-of-pearl, gold, hemp, iron alloy
Dimensions: L. 36 3/16 in. (92 cm); W. 22 3/4 in. (57.7 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 3 oz. (1,432 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914