Original German or Swiss Early 19th Century Crossbow Pistol German SS Nice smooth used finish showing

Nice smooth used finish showing a large percentage of blue finish making this a very eye catching percussion civil war revolver

a year later it was made a separate agency directly responsible to the President

The 9th (Scottish) Division

indicating manufacture at the Imperial Arsenal in Erfurt Germany in 1892

and has serial number G 67472 on the receiver floor plate

Original German or Swiss Early 19th Century Crossbow Pistol German SS Nice smooth used finish showingOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceptionally scarce crossbow pistol that dates to the early 19th Century, and is likely of German or Swiss origin. It is missing its bowstring which could be replaced. These were made for home recreational shooting, and the bowstring would be drawn back through the guide shown above the stock within the brass barrel. Different from a normal crossbow, this piece utilizes a barrel in a similar way to a