Interesting crossbow from Laos?

[RobT]

wildwolberine,

I can't help with country of origin but I can say that you have a fantastic piece. I only have two crossbows. One is a toy (the stock is only 13'' [33cm] long) and has "VIET-NAM 1965" written on it in magic marker. The other (also probably from Vietnam) is a full size one with a mahogany stock and a bow of some sort of light brown wood. It also came with a complete bamboo quiver full of fletched bolts. The stock on your crossbow looks like some sort of rosewood. I know that covers a multitude of woods but it's the best that I can do. I'll bet that the wood is as hard and heavy as all get out. I don't even collect these things but I envy you yours. It's really something.

Sincerely,
RobT