17th century Low countries crossbow with windlass

fernando · 25th February 2020, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus den toom

--- Another question, does anyone have schematics of how such a crossbow should work from the inside?

Do you mean the arming method or the trigger action, Marcus ?
I believe there are various arming systems as also a few evolutions of the trigger system.
The arming of the model under discussion may be seen HERE and HERE.
But you surely know all that ...

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... Oh, Udo was faster

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Marcus den toom · 25th February 2020, 07:22 PM

Thanks, i am breaking my head on mine though..
i attached a image of what mine looks like.. i understand how it works when its armed, but i can't figure out how it would work after releasing the trigger.

The trigger has a small nodge which keeps the trigger from releasing (and a bigger nodge for keeping the sear in bounds).
Whence the trigger is released the sear is pushed down without a force counteracting it. How it will be armed again with the sear on the trigger nodge...

corrado26 · 26th February 2020, 12:16 PM

I think after the shot you have to turn back (c) by hand until (d) will engage again, that's all. Then you can stretch the string again

cornelistromp · 27th February 2020, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus den toom

Thanks, i am breaking my head on mine though..
i attached a image of what mine looks like.. i understand how it works when its armed, but i can't figure out how it would work after releasing the trigger.

The trigger has a small nodge which keeps the trigger from releasing (and a bigger nodge for keeping the sear in bounds).
Whence the trigger is released the sear is pushed down without a force counteracting it. How it will be armed again with the sear on the trigger nodge...

Hi Marcus,

please see crossbow post #4, you have to push down the big mushroom headed pin , to arm the trigger mechanism again. At most crossbows this pin has been lost and there is only a hole to be seen.

best,
Jasper

Marcus den toom · 27th February 2020, 07:41 PM

Hi Jasper, thanks yes that is it.. simple elegant solution. I tried it and the trigger will catch on indeed.

fernando · 28th February 2020, 01:34 PM

The Columbus egg, Marcus

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25th February 2020, 07:22 PM	#2
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 541	Thanks, i am breaking my head on mine though.. i attached a image of what mine looks like.. i understand how it works when its armed, but i can't figure out how it would work after releasing the trigger. The trigger has a small nodge which keeps the trigger from releasing (and a bigger nodge for keeping the sear in bounds). Whence the trigger is released the sear is pushed down without a force counteracting it. How it will be armed again with the sear on the trigger nodge... Attached Images

26th February 2020, 12:16 PM	#3
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,240	I think after the shot you have to turn back (c) by hand until (d) will engage again, that's all. Then you can stretch the string again

27th February 2020, 07:41 PM	#5
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 541	Hi Jasper, thanks yes that is it.. simple elegant solution. I tried it and the trigger will catch on indeed.

28th February 2020, 01:34 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	The Columbus egg, Marcus .