Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - crossbow of one foot, two foot and 'a tour'

randallstorey · 18th October 2012, 03:17 PM

Hi all

I frequently see these terms in records and I'm under the impression they refer to the means of drawing the crossbow, the last being mechanical. However, I can't recall seeing a substantial discussion of these terms, especially their development and varying etymologies.

Any ideas where to look?

18th October 2012, 03:17 PM	#1
randallstorey Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 15	crossbow of one foot, two foot and 'a tour' Hi all I frequently see these terms in records and I'm under the impression they refer to the means of drawing the crossbow, the last being mechanical. However, I can't recall seeing a substantial discussion of these terms, especially their development and varying etymologies. Any ideas where to look?