Historical Crossbow Design - 19th Century Illustration & Mechanics #72378 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration depicts a traditional European-style crossbow from the 19th century, featuring a wooden stock, steel prod, and a sophisticated trigger mechanism housed in a tiller. The detached stirrup, used for cocking the bowstring, lies beside the main assembly, highlighting modular design elements. Fine hatching indicates wood grain and metal texture, emphasizing craftsmanship and functional engineering.

Used on history, archaeology, or medieval weaponry web pages to illustrate crossbow evolution; serves educational intent for students, reenactors, or hobbyists researching pre-modern ranged weapons.