Crossbow.

asomotif · 7th February 2012, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim MacDougald

...have spent a lot of time researching it, including buying all the books I can find....
.... I believe that both explanations from the "experts" are wrong. I believe that the steel bowstring was used because of the enormous strength required to bend this very thick steel bow. Normal bowstrings couldn't handle the task....
....Jim MacDougald

Welcome Jim.
Crossbows is out of my league, but did you check the book : "Crossbows in the Netherlands Army Museum".

Best regards,
Willem

ericlaude · 7th February 2012, 03:37 PM

Hello Jim,
Can you show the photos of the mark on your crossbow?

Jim MacDougald · 7th February 2012, 03:59 PM

I'm stumped! I use IPhoto. I have a ton of pictures, but I cannot figure out how to make them fall within your posting limitations. There does not appear to be a tool in the IPhoto software to do this.

fernando · 7th February 2012, 06:59 PM

Hi Jim,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim MacDougald

I'm stumped! I use IPhoto. I have a ton of pictures, but I cannot figure out how to make them fall within your posting limitations. There does not appear to be a tool in the IPhoto software to do this.

You may send your pictures to me; we will then try and fix things.
fernando@vickingsword.com

Norman McCormick · 7th February 2012, 07:10 PM

Hi Jim,
Re your problem using IPhoto. Double click on the photo you wish to use, go to FILE and choose EXPORT. Go to SIZE and choose CUSTOM. I usually set 750 as my max dimension as I tend to shoot in 2560x1920 and at 750 it reduces the file size to a postable level. Choose the DESKTOP as your export destination as when you CHOOSE FILE in the Vikingsword MANAGE ATTACHMENTS it is easy to find the right photo quickly rather than search through your albums. I hope this is helpful. If you need any more help please ask either here or in a P.M.
Regards,
Norman.

P.S. You can then drag the image from the desktop into the trash and get rid of it from your desktop in the normal manner but still have your original image unaltered in IPhoto.

clockwork · 8th February 2012, 01:34 AM

This is a very interesting piece never seen one like this. I went though a few of my books but could not find one with the extended slot for the bolt.

Matchlock · 8th February 2012, 12:07 PM

This is a 19th c. trap crossbow indeed.

Best,
Michael

kronckew · 8th February 2012, 12:29 PM

what is a 'trap' crossbow? what does it shoot? doesn't look particularly well adapted to launching clay pigeons...

7th February 2012, 03:59 PM	#3
Jim MacDougald Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 8	Crossbow I'm stumped! I use IPhoto. I have a ton of pictures, but I cannot figure out how to make them fall within your posting limitations. There does not appear to be a tool in the IPhoto software to do this.

7th February 2012, 03:37 PM	#2
ericlaude Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 187	Hello Jim, Can you show the photos of the mark on your crossbow?

7th February 2012, 07:10 PM	#5
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,644	Hi Jim, Re your problem using IPhoto. Double click on the photo you wish to use, go to FILE and choose EXPORT. Go to SIZE and choose CUSTOM. I usually set 750 as my max dimension as I tend to shoot in 2560x1920 and at 750 it reduces the file size to a postable level. Choose the DESKTOP as your export destination as when you CHOOSE FILE in the Vikingsword MANAGE ATTACHMENTS it is easy to find the right photo quickly rather than search through your albums. I hope this is helpful. If you need any more help please ask either here or in a P.M. Regards, Norman. P.S. You can then drag the image from the desktop into the trash and get rid of it from your desktop in the normal manner but still have your original image unaltered in IPhoto.

8th February 2012, 01:34 AM	#6
clockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 96	This is a very interesting piece never seen one like this. I went though a few of my books but could not find one with the extended slot for the bolt.

8th February 2012, 12:07 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	This is a 19th c. trap crossbow indeed. Best, Michael

8th February 2012, 12:29 PM	#8
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,249	what is a 'trap' crossbow? what does it shoot? doesn't look particularly well adapted to launching clay pigeons...