A Mid-17th Century European Crossbow
A mid-17th century Central European-style sporting crossbow, possibly made in Germany.

Item has a slightly curved 25.5" walnut stock with straight grip and a carved cheek rest. Stock is inlaid with carved staghorn fittings. 22" steel bow has cord binding and string. Item features double set triggers, an iron suspension ring to forend, and a large iron triggerguard (possibly added later). Butt is fitted with a staghorn fitting that appears to be carved J.G.64. or 1664.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.

About good. Bow and triggerguard show pitting, residue, and oxidation. Stock has scattered scratches and mars, as well as hairline cracks and losses along top inlay. Cords show heavy fraying and discoloration, with right side of bow missing most of cord and left side appearing delicate but intact. String appears loose and has scattered frays and discoloration. Butt and forend stag horn fittings appear darker in coloration than stag horn inlays. Stock is also missing three inlay pieces on right side and bottom. Action still very strong and functional.