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Rare Antique Chinese Crossbow Tiller & Lock 300-100 BC
Guns International #: 101453203 Seller's Inventory #: 15770
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antiques
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1184
Total Number of Listings: 20133
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
An extremely rare Chinese crossbow tiller and bronze lock mechanism dating from the late Warring States Period or early Han Dynasty (300-100 BC). The tiller is of a long pistol grip form with an integral triggerguard for the lock release bar. The forward end notched and pierced for the attachment of the bow that is now missing. The complete lock work is oxidized and frozen. The tiller is warped from being buried in water rich soil. This weapon is possibly unique in the United States. For similar examples see "The Changsu Chu State Tombs" (2000: Beijing, Cultural Relics Press), P. 201 (Fig. 285); Cheng Dong and Zhong Shao-yi, "Ancient Chinese Weapons" (1990: Beijing , Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House), PP. 90 (fig.4-91) and 145 (fig's 6-61 and 6-62). A museum or an advanced collector's item.
SOLD
Manufacturer: Chinese
Model: CrossBow Tiller