Hand Forged 1500s Iron Ballester Bolt, Seige of Edinburgh Castle, 1573, Scotland

$ 50.16

Brand: Unbranded Item: Cross Bow Bolt Original/Reproduction: Original Age: 1500s Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Blade Material: Iron

Description

VINTAGE (1500s) IRON BALLESTER (CROSSBOW) BOLT WITH SIDE STRAP & IRON FASTENING RIVET. This interesting piece of early combat history is over 7.5" long and almost 1" wide at the shaft entrance. During its working life it would have been attached to a heavy wooden shaft and fired from a ballester (crossbow). It is believed to have been used in the 1573 siege of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. It weighs 2.4 ounces, dates back to the 1500s and is in very good condition considering it's age and use. This is out of a gentleman's collection in Edinburgh. As always, I offer a no-questions-asked 60-day return policy. If you don't like this item for any reason, just send it back within 60 days of receipt for a full refund. GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY: As with all of my artifacts, this item is guaranteed authentic for life! NOTE: By bidding on this item, you attest that you are at least 18 years old and that there are no applicable laws prohibiting you from buying or owning this piece. MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: As with all of my auctions, i f you are not satisfied with this item for any reason , return it undamaged within 60 days for a full refund, excluding return shipping. SALES TAX: Colorado residents will be charged 8.9% sales tax. Other states that require sales tax paid for mail order purchases will be charged the applicable tax for that state.