Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestrino) ASSEMBLED & TESTED!

A video going through the history, mechanisms, shooting and hitting power of a 212lbs (97kg) assassins crossbow, just 10"/25cm wide These all steel crossbows were the height of fashion around 1600 and every rich hooligan needed one! If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com Assembly and loading at 4:45    • Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestrino) ...   Chronograph and power at 9:43    • Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestrino) ...   Shooting at 13:00    • Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestrino) ...   Summary at 15:20    • Medieval ASSASSIN'S CROSSBOW (Balestrino) ...   You can also find a further video produced by Schola Gladiatoria with Matt and myself chatting about and using this bow here    • Assassin's Crossbow: what is it and how do...   You can order one here: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/... If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives, swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini