Repeating crossbow - GIF

Invented in ancient China about 400 BCE, the repeating crossbow has a lever-operated reload and firing mechanism that allows the crossbowman to fire 10 bolts in 15 seconds.

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The Chinese Repeating Crossbow

Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...6956#post84708
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...171#post126210

Gess ler William Tell would/may have liked that. It seems reasonably accurate over the short distance but probably not enough to split an apple on ones family head.

Great idea, an effective weapon though?

Brilliant for being thought of 2400 years ago. Saw a show on the BBC or maybe NOVA awhile back on them... Thanks Altair!