This style of crossbow was popular in Northern England and Southern Scotland around 1600 and was reputedly used by Border Reivers as a self defence weapon. 280lbs draw weight lever action crossbow giving a rate of ‘fire’ of one every 10 seconds. If you are interested in custom historical replicas have a look at www.todsworkshop.com…
Occasionally we find antique military swords with leather covers on parts or all of their hilts. Here we look at a British example with a blade from the 1860s, a hilt from the 1890s, and applied leather over its entire guard on inside and out. http://www.antique-swords.co.uk
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Researching a rare antique sword marked to an officer of the Bengal Engineers, from around the time of the Indian Mutiny. Easton Antique Arms – http://www.antique-swords.co.uk
Ukrainian producer of historical fencing weapons and armour: swords, messers and armour plates. Facebook: Historical Fencing Armory
