A Target Crossbow

An adjustable slender steel bow with original string and iron retaining mounts, adjustable brass fore-sight (parts missing), highly figured tiller tapering towards each end and with swept rounded rest (replacement) and inlaid lines on both sides, bolt channel made of ebony with hinged iron string release hook carrying the back-sight, iron trigger-guard, set trigger, and large brass agg-shaped finial. Together with steel-tipped wooden bolt with feather flights. Belgium, the 1st half of the 19th century, length 138 cm. Replacements. Condition 3+