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The Goat's Foot Lever
Place the prongs of the fork over the top of the stock, with their ends
resting upon the transverse iron pin (1/2 in. thick) which projects 3/4
in. on opposite sides of the stock, below the catch of the lock, I, fig.
43, p. 85.
[The ends of this pin were sometimes fitted with small revolving collars,
to assist the downward slide of the fork as pressure was put on the handle
of the lever.]
Fig. 44. - The Mechanism of the Goat's-Foot Lever.
Half Full Size.
Hold the crossbow in a level position with the left hand, the shoulder-end
of the stock resting against the front of the right thigh. Pull the handle
of the lever towards you with the right hand, II, fig. 43, p. 85, and fig.
97, p. 151. |
