A video going through the history, mechanisms, shooting and hitting power of a 212lbs (97kg) assassins crossbow, just 10"/25cm wide

These all steel crossbows were the height of fashion around 1600 and every rich hooligan needed one!

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Assembly and loading at 4:45    • Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestr...  
Chronograph and power at 9:43    • Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestr...  
Shooting at 13:00    • Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestr...  
Summary at 15:20    • Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestr...  

You can also find a further video produced by Schola Gladiatoria with Matt and myself chatting about and using this bow here    • Assassin's Crossbow: what is it and h...  

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