The early history of the crossbow

[Thomas V.]

Hello M. Demetrios, MMFA and everyone interestet in the arcuballista,

the following article features archeological finds, that might belonged to a roman crossbow (p. 87-90):

http://archive.org/stream/wiltshirearcha...6/mode/2up

Regarding the specifics of the release mechanism of the arcuballista, it should be mentioned that the linked article contains a drawing and the measurements of the nut.

The handle that has been found in the same grave as the nut bears a striking similarity to the handle shown on the carving from Solignac (Fig. 467):

http://dagr.univ-tlse2.fr/sdx/dagr/feuil...&vue=image

Regards,

Thomas