Late Medieval Stone Bow, Bullet-Shooting Crossbow, Wood and Steel
This decorative reconstruction of a so-called bullet-shooting crossbow from the late Middle Ages / Renaissance, commonly referred to as a stone bow, has a leather-bound wooden prod fitted onto a wooden stock. The locking mechanism, trigger and all other fittings are crafted from steel.
Primarily designed for the hunt, this lighter, portable offshoot of the crossbow was easier to handle and shot small ammunition such as clay pellets, stones (hence the name) and, later on, lead bullets instead of crossbow bolts. It was thus ideal for hunting birds and small game. The stone bow was spanned by pulling the double string back with both hands and hooking the back of the bullet pouch onto the trigger hook. A simple pull of the trigger was then sufficient to release the hook and propel the projectile placed in the pouch beforehand.
Details:
– Material: wood and steel
– Overall length: approx. 100 cm
– Prod width: approx. 80 cm
– Weight: approx. 1.35 kg
Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.
Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We’ll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.
This medieval crossbow is a purely decorative object, designed as a beautiful addition to a historical weapons collection, as an ornamental / display item or as a medieval accessory.
