Da Vinci Catapult, Front View

Da Vinci Catapult

Pyrotechnic Weapons -- Naft Zarraga

The above conjectural drawing is a reconstruction of a portable Greek Fire
siphon from a number of written descriptions plus highly stylized
illustrations in Byzantine and Islamic military manuals.  An airtight
 copper "box" (tank) containing inflammable liquid is mounted
above a hand-held siphon.

Reference:

D. Nicolle, et al, "Medieval Siege Weapons (2)," New Vanguard 69, Osprey, Oxford, UK, 2003

Pyrotecnic Weapons, Hand-gun late 14th century

Unfortunately, the very worn Arabic inscription on the rear of the portion
of the Islamic Gun (1) has yet to be interpreted.  The massive late medieval
iron arrow (2) found in the citadel of Damascus and now in the Musee del'
Armee in Paris was probably fired from such a gun.

Reference:
D. Nicolle et al, "Medieval Siege Weapons (2)," New Vanguard 69, Osprey, page 45
 

Karwah -- Protective Screen; A Shield for Siege -workers In the Field;

Chelonas and a Crossbow To Shoot 'Eggs of naft'

Shabakah