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katana · 6th January 2010, 09:17 PM

Hi 'Nando,
here is another hunting crossbow, German circa 1590 that is in the V&A museum. Notice the screw....it would have no other function than to 'hold' the spring catch ....which now seems to be missing.

Best
David

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6th January 2010, 09:17 PM	#10
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi 'Nando, here is another hunting crossbow, German circa 1590 that is in the V&A museum. Notice the screw....it would have no other function than to 'hold' the spring catch ....which now seems to be missing. Best David . Attached Images