Total length approx. 90cm
Total width approx. 56cm
Weight: ca. 2.15 kg
Crossbow with decorated wooden shaft and a wooden arrow with metal tip and feathers. Our crossbow represents a weapon reproduction from the 15th century. We do not want to attribute it a particularly high accuracy, it is not suitable for effective and regular shooting. It should rather be seen as a special addition to a historical collection of weapons. In any case, it will be an exceptional piece of decoration.
Along with the bow, the crossbow was one of the first long-range weapons in history. The precursors of the crossbow were the great siege engines, i.e. catapults of antiquity. In 1139, the Pope pronounced a ban on this weapon, stating that it was a deceitful weapon, cursed by God, to be used only against 'infidels'.
From accounts of the battles at Hasting around 1066, it is reported that William the Conqueror used crossbowmen. In the Crusade, the crossbow was used as a surprise weapon against the Muslims. Richard the Lionheart is reported to have maintained detachments of crossbowmen. He himself died in 1199 from a crossbow shot during a siege.
Depending on the strength of the crossbow, it was possible to pierce most armor with the ari lbis at 100 meters. In the middle of the 16th century, the use of crossbowmen ended with the introduction of the arquebuse, the match rifle.
Material: wood and steel throwing arm
Scope of delivery: crossbow including one bolt
Please note: This crossbow is for decorative purposes only and is not suitable for shooting!
