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Chinese Crossbow History of Han Dynasty

This is my reproduction of a Han Dynasty Military Crossbow for infantry use. Often forgotten today, this is the first weapon (with archeological evidence) containing the trigger, the sear, the tumbler, the trigger guard, the sights, and the "pistol grip”. Many of these features are commonly seen in firearms today, but these features are at least 2500 years old. Special thanks to HackneyedScribe for the help with research and guidance The first mechanical weapon in history is quite debatable, some will argue the Bronze Age chariot while others will argue a siege weapon like the ram, while others will argue the crossbow, while others argue the atlatl because it is using mechanical advantage. So, it is difficult to say for certain what was the first mechanical weapon. The very first crossbows are likely made during the stone age or Neolithic age, due to the similarity of how a bow is made using a tillering stick. Such primitive bow traps and crossbows can be made with very simple triggers. The oldest crossbow archeological evidence is from QuFu, China dated 600 B.C. And in 400 B.C. they Already have repeating crossbows excavated (Not ChuKuNu that is a Ming dynasty variant). That means the invention of the crossbow in China is at least older than 600 B.C. After this time period these were mass produced for infantry and cavalry use. Since most prods based on the artwork and archeological evidence suggestion M shapes, I picked this 100lb@28" from AF Archery Han Bow. I am still looking for a bowyer who can make a 300lb+ M shape bow for this project. The original crossbow triggers are made of bronze but my reproduction is made of brass. These crossbows were more efficient than medieval steel European crossbows since they had a shorter powerstroke and those limbs were very heavy. However they are more compact than these. Due to the size, these Chinese crossbows behave more like portable artillery that rely on melee infantry for protection. Excellent for siege warfare or with wagon support as used by the Han against the XiongNu horse archers. Although, cavalry versions also existed, which would be idea for harassing heavy melee infantry, since these offered more armor piercing than regular hand bows. The cavalry crossbowmen were likely supported by melee cavalry as well, since these crossbowmen would be vulnerable to enemy cavalry.