Which outcome most directly limited the rate of fire in early Chinese repeating crossbows with bronze triggers?

💡 Explanation

Trigger lock frictional wear was the most direct limiting factor on the repeating crossbow rate of fire because increased friction slowed trigger cycling, therefore the rate was limited by contact, rather than immediate bolt material failure.

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