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Title
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Composite Crossbow
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HCA Identifier
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E.1939.65.sx.[1]
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Collection Location
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Glasgow Museums, R L Scott Collection
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Date
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About 1480
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Location
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North West Europe
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Description
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This composite crossbow features a wooden stock that tapers towards the butt with a cheek rest. The prod made of composite wood and likely covered with birch bark or parchment for waterproofing is secured to the front of the stock with a bridle. A circular metal suspension ring is also secured to the top of the stock by this bridle. The bowstring is composed of darkened twisted cords possibly hemp. The lock mechanism is a double-axle rolling nut secured by a nusfaden possibly made of hemp cord that passes through a small hole. The trigger is a simple metal lever. The sides of the stock have decorative inlays in geometric patterns with the part near the nut appearing a darker colour possibly made from animal horn and the lower side and the top appearing lighter possibly made from bone. The lateral lugs of metal are used to attach a spanning device.
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Source
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https://collections.glasgowmuseums.com/mwebcgi/mweb?request=record;id=242677;type=101#
Glasgow Museums, R L Scott Collection
