Pellet Crossbow, 1600s. South Germany (), 17th century. Wood, inlaid with stag horn; flax cord; steel with traces of paint and gilding; overall: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.); bow: 59.4 cm (23 3/8 in.); butt: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.). This ornate pellet crossbow is designed to fire molded clay pellets or small rocks, giving it the name stonebow. The bow is hand drawn and used for hunting small game.
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