Pellet Crossbow??

FilAmfighter1 · 6th March 2016, 06:49 PM

I found this unusual crossbow in second hand shop. I had bow string made for it. I found it shoots in an arc with a bolt, after further research I believe it to be a pellet crossbow. Please help me ID where this could have been made and what type of crossbow is it.

Pukka Bundook · 6th March 2016, 09:34 PM

With the buttstock shaped as it is, it looks like a modern version of the old stone -bow.
For one of these (if it is!) you need two strings with spacers holding them apart, and a small 'basket' or pouch for the stone.

The pics are a bit fuzzy, but it looks like the posts are a little close together at the front.

Stone -bows were accurate & deadly little devices, for taking birds and small game, & used even in the 18th & 19th century. They were also popular with ladies.

Best,
Richard.

FilAmfighter1 · 7th March 2016, 04:53 AM

OK that makes more sense, so I am right it needs a double bow string with a pouch and spacers.

Philip · 7th March 2016, 08:19 AM

Correct, a doubled string and pouch will be necessary. You might want to locate Helmut Nickel's article, "Stone-bows in the Old and New Worlds" in ARMS AND ARMOR ANNUAL (ed. Rob't Held, Chicago: Follett 1973), which shows examples from several cultures and from these you can get a good idea as to the various ways that a functional version can be made for your crossbow.

6th March 2016, 06:49 PM	#1
FilAmfighter1 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance Posts: 49	Pellet Crossbow?? I found this unusual crossbow in second hand shop. I had bow string made for it. I found it shoots in an arc with a bolt, after further research I believe it to be a pellet crossbow. Please help me ID where this could have been made and what type of crossbow is it. Attached Images

7th March 2016, 04:53 AM	#3
FilAmfighter1 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance Posts: 49	Stone Bow! OK that makes more sense, so I am right it needs a double bow string with a pouch and spacers.

6th March 2016, 09:34 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	With the buttstock shaped as it is, it looks like a modern version of the old stone -bow. For one of these (if it is!) you need two strings with spacers holding them apart, and a small 'basket' or pouch for the stone. The pics are a bit fuzzy, but it looks like the posts are a little close together at the front. Stone -bows were accurate & deadly little devices, for taking birds and small game, & used even in the 18th & 19th century. They were also popular with ladies. Best, Richard.

7th March 2016, 08:19 AM	#4
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	Correct, a doubled string and pouch will be necessary. You might want to locate Helmut Nickel's article, "Stone-bows in the Old and New Worlds" in ARMS AND ARMOR ANNUAL (ed. Rob't Held, Chicago: Follett 1973), which shows examples from several cultures and from these you can get a good idea as to the various ways that a functional version can be made for your crossbow.