Hi Eric,
I just came across a rather similar specimen, the tiller also made from wood:
http://www.webarcherie.com/forum/ind...lete-ancienne/
and:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15730
That sample and yours might both be of French origin, adopting the old North Italian style!
Btw, just like the guy who originally posted this I am wondering about the use of the blunderbuss-like mouthed opening of the bolt housing, which also seems to have been equiped with a sort of bead foresight ?! (bottom attachment).
Any thoughts?
Best,
Michael