Crossbowman

[Wladimir D]

Some considerations.
1. On the basis of the proportions of the crossbow, the stirrup and the arrow, in figure illustrates wooden "one-foot" crossbow.
2. In my view, the arrow in the figure added later.
3. For the image of a crossbow is used, as well as on other pages, the connection of the top view and axonometry. The trigger (3) must not be visible.
There is other errors in the image.
4. The bowstring can not be is stretched further than the location of the input of trigger in the butt (L). The trigger must be as shown in red. It is clear from the mechanics of the trigger. In the first figure wedge (fuse) (4) plays the role of the tighter that the spring-loaded bracket (5) in the second picture.
5. The arrow should be located in the groove onto the symmetry axis passing through the stirrup and the butt. Red arrow.
6. Plumage (stabilizer) must not touch bowstring.
7. For a tension of the bowstring (not to injure your fingers) been used gloves (leather lining) with holes for the protruding finger. Crossbowman - left-handed. I believe that the vagueness of the left hand is due to the fact that the pad is dressed on her. Four fingers hold the trigger and are collected in a fist. The thumb holds the butt.
8. Into the right hand there is no pad (already removed) because it interferes with the installation of dart into the guide slot. Thumb, index and middle finger, put together like a hand holds boom.