Original 17th Century European Iron Crossbow of Possible German Origin c.1660-1680 Headgear The MG 34's double crescent

The MG 34's double crescent trigger dictated either semiautomatic or fully automatic firing modes

It measures almost 39" overall

and frequently injured or broke the shoulder of whoever was firing the gun

The F1 was introduced during World War II and subsequently redesigned post-war

especially with the original pull string and weight

Original 17th Century European Iron Crossbow of Possible German Origin c.1660-1680 Headgear The MG 34's double crescentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is all iron steel, even the bow itself. It has a lightly decorated wood cheek piece inlaid with a circular section of engraved Mother of pearl. The mother pearl is engraved with a Squirrel and a part of the circular inlay has been broken away. This cheek piece is very reminiscent of a Wheel lock Rifle butt. The Cat gut bow string is not longer present and was always stored separately when not in actual use.