Re: [living-history] rampart crossbow from Zürich

[Patrik Djurfeldt]

Could you post a link to the picture you mention?

Regards,
Patrik

2010/5/22  :
> Hi guys,
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> yesterday i found a picture of a rampart crossbow from the 14.th cent, ke=
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> =A0in the Landesmuseum in Z=3DFCrich. As ist seems, it is build without a=
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> but uses a simple peg instead to release the cord. Since I=3DB4m donig a =
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> of research now on peasants=3DB4 crossbows, this seems interesting.
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> Does anyone of you maybe have some additional pictures from the crossbow,=
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> r it=3DB4s specifications as to measurements and materials used? I only h=
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> a (not too big) picture taken from above the bow - so any additional info=
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> ation would be much appreciated. Also, if you know of crossbows with simi=
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> r locking mechanism from the 14th - 16th cent.
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> Thanks a lot in advance,
> Tomasz
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