Pellet and Bolt Crossbow Combined with a Wheel-Lock Gun
Object type: Pellet and bolt crossbow combined with a wheel-lock gun
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Central European; possibly Southern German or Austrian
Artist: Jacob Floris
Artist bio: Central European, 1524–1581
Artist role: Designer
Artist nationality: Central European
Date: ca. 1570–1600
Medium: Steel, wood (cherry), staghorn, hemp, felt
Dimensions: L. 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm); W. 26 1/2 in. (67.2 cm); Wt. 11 lb. 7 oz. (5,197 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914