Original Early 18th Century European Continental Wood & Steel Crossbow with Brass & Horn Fittings Lanchester SMG The cross guard is marked

The cross guard is marked with serial number 8442 P

while the rear is maker marked by Steinhauer & Lück / Lüdenscheid

and the straps are all present

The postal area was significantly enlarged with the incorporation of the Saar territory in 1935

the compass is unfortunately missing the carrying ring and prism

Original Early 18th Century European Continental Wood & Steel Crossbow with Brass & Horn Fittings Lanchester SMG The cross guard is markedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is lovely early 18th century crossbow from the European Continent, featuring a lovely fruitwood stock, shaped much like a gun stock. It features love brass fittings of butt plate, trigger guard, side plates, nose fitting, and even the "lock" mechanism that holds the string back. The flight groove on top is well executed though it is not lined with metal or horn. The "bow" portion is a single piece of spring steel,