This medieval crossbow features a tiller design common throughout central Europe and Scandinavia. The rotating nut lock is released with a traditional medieval single-axle lever trigger, sometimes referred to as a "tickler". The steel stirrup - a typical rounded style - provides a solid anchor point to step into while spanning the bow.
Materials
Tiller: Maple with padouk veneers and maple and cherry inlays
Prod: Aluminium
Nut: Delrin
Trigger and lock parts: Steel and aluminium
String: Dacron
Bindings: Hemp and deerskin
Performance specifications
Brace height: 3in/76mm
Power stroke: 8.5in/215mm
Draw weight: 70lbs/32kg
Power (power stroke x draw weight): 595 inch-pounds
Velocity (25 g bolt, range 33ft/10m): 120 ft per second
Dimensions
Tiller length: 29in/740mm
Prod length (nock to nock): 27in/690mm
Weight: 2 kg
Purchasing
Price: If you are interested in this type, email duncan.l.hill@gmail.com for design options and pricing.