1. Is this true?
2. If so then by how much?
Doesn't mean
I'm new to crossbows
I live here!
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I live here!
I live here!
If there is a will, there is a way.
I live here!
If there is a will, there is a way.
I live here!
Doesn't mean
I'm new to crossbows
Did you see my tool collection?
Did you see my tool collection?
Doesn't mean
I'm new to crossbows
I've often wondered about this. when shooting down from the battlements of a castle wall how the bolt was prevented from just falling off the bow. I did read in a history book "Castle. By Mark Morris" That defenders overcame the problem with a dollop of bees wax. Have you heard any other references to this Geezer?Geezer wrote:Yeah, in fact, most medieval bows didn't have any kind of bolt clip. I suspect the bolts were heavy enough, that they could be wedged between the nut-lugs and still be undisturbed as the roller turned. With modern lightweight bows and bolts, having a tight lug/bolt fit can precipitate problems. There are a few period illustrations that seem to show the shooter holding the bolt in the nut with a finger of the off hand (off hand right under the lock, finger slips over the bolt's butt, behind the bowstring) According to William Paterson's book, bolt clips don't show up till late: maybe 15th century. Personally I suspect that's a bit too late... I mean, the concept is dumb easy, and the fact we can find illustrations where shooters are doing the same thing with a finger, recognizes the need. Geezer.
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