A C15th arbalist (crossbowman) uses a rack & pinion 'cranequin' to draw his cross bow. NB: quarrels in leather pouch

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Sir John Savile's Household is a C15th Living history and re-enactment society.

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Size: 3375px × 5063px
Location: Sherwood Nottingham UK
Photo credit: © wyrdlight / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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