repeating crossbow

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The repeating crossbow, also known as the repeater crossbow, and the Zhuge crossbow due to its association with the Three Kingdoms-era strategist Zhuge Liang (181–234 AD), is a crossbow invented during the Warring States period in China that combined the bow spanning, bolt placing, and shooting actions into one motion.

After the Capture of the Taku Forts - photograph by Felice Beato (MET, 2005.100.72)After the Capture of the Taku Forts - photograph by Felice Beato (MET, 2005.100.72)
Felice Beato (British, born Italy - Interior of the English Entrance to North Fort on 21st August, 1860 - Google Art ProjectFelice Beato (British, born Italy - Interior of the English Entrance to North Fort on 21st August, 1860 - Google Art Project
Felice Beato (British, born Italy - (Interior of the North Fort Taken by Storm) - Google Art ProjectFelice Beato (British, born Italy - (Interior of the North Fort Taken by Storm) - Google Art Project
Felice Beato (British, born Italy) - (Interior of the Angle of Taku North Fort Immediately After Its Capture by Storm) - Google Art Project (cropped)Felice Beato (British, born Italy) - (Interior of the Angle of Taku North Fort Immediately After Its Capture by Storm) - Google Art Project (cropped)
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