^Lot 4444 EARLY 19TH CENTURY BULLET-SHOOTING CROSSBOW BY

J. JOHNSON OF MANCHESTER, ENGLAND. This steel & walnut bow is 29.75" long with the bow being 24.5" wide. Folding cross-tree front sight on front tip of bow. Cocking lever also has the flip up peep rear sight engraved "JOHNSON / MANCHESTER". Double bow string made of multiple strands of linen having a pouch for the bullet. Acorn decoration on triggerguard. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Paperwork included consignor research on bullet-shooting crossbows. CONDITION: walnut stock shows multiple cracks throughout with good appearing finish. Iron portions show faded engraving, oxidation & light pitting throughout. (02-24382/MD). $1,000-2,000.