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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
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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.
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Great idea, an effective weapon though?
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Brilliant for being thought of 2400 years ago. Saw a show on the BBC or maybe NOVA awhile back on them... Thanks Altair!