Crossbow
Object type: Crossbow
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Central European, possibly southern Germany
Date: late 15th or early 16th century, and later; date 1584 engraved probably during the 19th century
Medium: Steel, wood, staghorn, hemp
Dimensions: L. 29 in. (73.7 cm.); W. 24 9/16 in. (62.4 cm.); Wt. 6 lb. 10 oz. (3 kg); cranequin: L. (exclusive of handle) 14 in. (35.6 cm.); Gr. W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.); Wt. 4 lbs. 14 oz. (2213.5 g).
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914