Crossbow - Revision history

User 144 at 06:35, 4 October 2006

2006-10-04T06:35:43Z

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	A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb ([[lath]] or [[bow]]) is attached transversely to a central [[stock]]. The [[lath]] is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch such as a rotating nut or peg. They were used in open warfare, sieges and also for hunting.		A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb ([[lath]] or [[bow]]) is attached transversely to a central [[stock]]. The [[lath]] is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch such as a rotating nut or peg. They were used in open warfare, sieges and also for hunting.

	The [[weapon]] can ~~then~~ be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, [[parchment]] or [[leather]] to stabilise the [[quarrel]] in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than [[arrowhead]]s and consisted primarily of ~~bodkins~~ style points.		The [[weapon]] can be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, [[parchment]] or [[leather]] to stabilise the [[quarrel]] in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than [[arrowhead]]s and consisted primarily of bodkin style points. The laths for these bows, were initially made of [[wood]], later a composite of materials including horn, and later still, [[steel]].

	An alternative to the crossbow is the stone or pellet bow which shoots a small pellet or rock. These are however are relatively rare and may have only seen use in hunting.		An alternative to the crossbow is the stone or pellet bow which shoots a small pellet or rock. These are however are relatively rare and may have only seen use in hunting.
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	To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and pulls the lever which releases the string.		To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and pulls the lever which releases the string.

	It is a very powerful [[weapon]] with crossbows with [[wood]]en laths having draw weights estimated up to 350lbs and [[steel]] [[lath]] crossbows having estimated draw weights of up to 1500lbs, but reportedly ~~has~~ problems in cold weather. Early crossbows were drawn back by hand, but progressed to being drawn up using bow hands and held down by a foot. A goat's foot lever was also used to span the crossbow and very powerful crossbows used a small windlass. A cranequin (system of gears) was also used but seemed to be limited to primarily to hunting. A poorly drawn crossbow lacks accuracy but the high strength of the crossbow makes it a devestating weapon.		It is a very powerful [[weapon]] with crossbows with [[wood]]en laths having draw weights estimated up to 350lbs and [[steel]] [[lath]] crossbows having estimated draw weights of up to 1500lbs, but reportedly had problems in cold weather. Early crossbows were drawn back by hand, but progressed to being drawn up using bow hands and held down by a foot. A goat's foot lever was also used to span the crossbow and very powerful crossbows used a small windlass. A cranequin (system of gears) was also used but seemed to be limited to primarily to hunting. A poorly drawn crossbow lacks accuracy but the high strength of the crossbow makes it a devestating weapon.

	A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and a large rapid firing version, the ''repeating crossbow'', was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].		A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and a large rapid firing version, the ''repeating crossbow'', was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].

User 144: categorising

2006-05-18T12:27:27Z

categorising

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User 144: ca

2006-05-16T12:21:02Z

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	A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb (lath or bow) is attached transversely to a central stock. The lath is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch such as a rotating nut or peg. They were used in open warfare, sieges and also for hunting.		A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb ([[lath]] or [[bow]]) is attached transversely to a central [[stock]]. The [[lath]] is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch such as a rotating nut or peg. They were used in open warfare, sieges and also for hunting.

	The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, parchment or leather to stabilise the quarrel in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than ~~arrowheads~~ and consisted primarily of bodkins style points.		The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, [[parchment]] or [[leather]] to stabilise the [[quarrel]] in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than [[arrowhead]]s and consisted primarily of bodkins style points.

	An alternative to the crossbow is the stone or pellet bow which shoots a small pellet or rock. These are however are relatively rare and may have only seen use in hunting.		An alternative to the crossbow is the stone or pellet bow which shoots a small pellet or rock. These are however are relatively rare and may have only seen use in hunting.
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	To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and pulls the lever which releases the string.		To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and pulls the lever which releases the string.

	It is a very powerful weapon with crossbows with [[wood]]en laths having draw weights estimated up to 350lbs and [[steel]] lath crossbows having estimated draw weights of up to 1500lbs, but reportedly has problems in cold weather. Early crossbows were drawn back by hand, but progressed to being drawn up using bow hands and held down by a foot. A goat's foot lever was also used to span the crossbow and very powerful crossbows used a small windlass. A cranequin (system of gears) was also used but seemed to be limited to primarily to hunting. A poorly drawn crossbow lacks accuracy but the high strength of the crossbow makes it a devestating weapon.		It is a very powerful [[weapon]] with crossbows with [[wood]]en laths having draw weights estimated up to 350lbs and [[steel]] [[lath]] crossbows having estimated draw weights of up to 1500lbs, but reportedly has problems in cold weather. Early crossbows were drawn back by hand, but progressed to being drawn up using bow hands and held down by a foot. A goat's foot lever was also used to span the crossbow and very powerful crossbows used a small windlass. A cranequin (system of gears) was also used but seemed to be limited to primarily to hunting. A poorly drawn crossbow lacks accuracy but the high strength of the crossbow makes it a devestating weapon.

	A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and a large rapid firing version, the ''repeating crossbow'', was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].		A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and a large rapid firing version, the ''repeating crossbow'', was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].
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			[[category:archery]]

User 144 at 01:09, 11 February 2006

2006-02-11T01:09:52Z

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	The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, parchment or leather to stabilise the quarrel in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than arrowheads and consisted primarily of bodkins style points.		The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, parchment or leather to stabilise the quarrel in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than arrowheads and consisted primarily of bodkins style points.

	An alternative to the crossbow is the stone or pellet bow which shoots a small pellet or rock. These are however are relatively rare and may ~~how~~ only seen use in hunting.		An alternative to the crossbow is the stone or pellet bow which shoots a small pellet or rock. These are however are relatively rare and may have only seen use in hunting.

	To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and pulls the lever which releases the string.		To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and pulls the lever which releases the string.

			It is a very powerful weapon with crossbows with [[wood]]en laths having draw weights estimated up to 350lbs and [[steel]] lath crossbows having estimated draw weights of up to 1500lbs, but reportedly has problems in cold weather. Early crossbows were drawn back by hand, but progressed to being drawn up using bow hands and held down by a foot. A goat's foot lever was also used to span the crossbow and very powerful crossbows used a small windlass. A cranequin (system of gears) was also used but seemed to be limited to primarily to hunting. A poorly drawn crossbow lacks accuracy but the high strength of the crossbow makes it a devestating weapon.
	It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.

	A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and a large rapid firing version, the ''repeating crossbow'', was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].		A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and a large rapid firing version, the ''repeating crossbow'', was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].

User 144 at 20:26, 7 February 2006

2006-02-07T20:26:37Z

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	It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.		It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.

	A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and large rapid firing version ~~([[~~repeating crossbow~~]])~~ was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].		A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and a large rapid firing version, the ''repeating crossbow'', was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].

	==Crossbows in the SCA==		==Crossbows in the SCA==
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	In the [[SCA]], any crossbows that are used in [[combat]] must be restricted according to the specifications set out in the [[Society]] and [[Kingdom]] [[combat handbook]]s.		In the [[SCA]], any crossbows that are used in [[combat]] must be restricted according to the specifications set out in the [[Society]] and [[Kingdom]] [[combat handbook]]s.

	[[Archer]]s may also find that they are required by state, territory, province or federal [[law\|laws]] to hold a license for their crossbow. This is particularly important to check when going to any event outside your normal [[groups\|group]], e.g. interstate or international.		[[Archer]]s may also find that they are required by state, territory, province or federal [[law\|laws]] to hold a license or permit for their crossbow. This is particularly important to check when going to any event outside your normal [[groups\|group]], e.g. interstate or international.

User 144 at 20:21, 7 February 2006

2006-02-07T20:21:46Z

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	A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb (lath or bow) is attached to a central stock. The lath is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch such as a rotating nut or peg. ~~The~~ ~~[[weapon]]~~ ~~can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, parchment or leather to stabilise the quarrel~~ in ~~flight.~~ ~~The heads were frequently much larger than arrowheads and consisted primarily of bodkins style points. To fire~~, ~~the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target,~~ and ~~pulls~~ ~~the~~ ~~lever which releases the string~~.		A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb (lath or bow) is attached transversely to a central stock. The lath is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch such as a rotating nut or peg. They were used in open warfare, sieges and also for hunting.

			The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, parchment or leather to stabilise the quarrel in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than arrowheads and consisted primarily of bodkins style points.

			An alternative to the crossbow is the stone or pellet bow which shoots a small pellet or rock. These are however are relatively rare and may how only seen use in hunting.

			To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and pulls the lever which releases the string.

	It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.		It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.

	A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]].		A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]] and large rapid firing version ([[repeating crossbow]]) was used by the [[China\|Chinese]] and early medieval [[Japan\|Japanese]].

	==Crossbows in the SCA==		==Crossbows in the SCA==

144.137.119.138 at 17:08, 22 January 2006

2006-01-22T17:08:07Z

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	A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb (lath or bow) is attached to a central stock. The lath is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch or ~~lever~~. The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, parchment or leather to stabilise the quarrel in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than arrowheads and consisted primarily of bodkins style points. To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and releases the string.		A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb (lath or bow) is attached to a central stock. The lath is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch such as a rotating nut or peg. The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, parchment or leather to stabilise the quarrel in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than arrowheads and consisted primarily of bodkins style points. To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and pulls the lever which releases the string.

	It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.		It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.

144.137.119.138 at 17:06, 22 January 2006

2006-01-22T17:06:21Z

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	A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb is attached to a central stock. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch or lever. The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]], which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s. To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and releases the string.		A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb (lath or bow) is attached to a central stock. The lath is also referred to as the prod in the [[US]]. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch or lever. The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]] or quarrel, which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s, parchment or leather to stabilise the quarrel in flight. The heads were frequently much larger than arrowheads and consisted primarily of bodkins style points. To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and releases the string.

	It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.		It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.

Cian: license reminder

2005-02-08T00:02:18Z

license reminder

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	In the [[SCA]], any crossbows that are used in [[combat]] must be restricted according to the specifications set out in the [[Society]] and [[Kingdom]] [[combat handbook]]s.		In the [[SCA]], any crossbows that are used in [[combat]] must be restricted according to the specifications set out in the [[Society]] and [[Kingdom]] [[combat handbook]]s.

	[[Archer]]s may also find that they are required by state, territory, province or federal [[law\|laws]] to hold a license for their crossbow.		[[Archer]]s may also find that they are required by state, territory, province or federal [[law\|laws]] to hold a license for their crossbow. This is particularly important to check when going to any event outside your normal [[groups\|group]], e.g. interstate or international.

Cian at 05:38, 7 February 2005

2005-02-07T05:38:12Z

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A '''crossbow''' is a special type of [[bow]]. The flexible limb is attached to a central stock. The string is drawn back by manual or mechanical means and is held in position by a catch or lever. The [[weapon]] can then be loaded with a crossbow [[bolt]], which is basically a stick or metal rod, perhaps with [[feather]]s. To fire, the user just aims the stock in the direction of the target, and releases the string.

It is a very powerful weapon but its lack of accuracy makes it really only effective over a short distance.

A larger weapon that works like a crossbow is a [[ballista]].

==Crossbows in the SCA==

In the [[SCA]], any crossbows that are used in [[combat]] must be restricted according to the specifications set out in the [[Society]] and [[Kingdom]] [[combat handbook]]s.

[[Archer]]s may also find that they are required by state, territory, province or federal [[law|laws]] to hold a license for their crossbow.

[[category:weapons]]