Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bowman123 on April 29, 2022, 09:40:45 pm

Title: Primitive Asian Crossbow
Post by: bowman123 on April 29, 2022, 09:40:45 pm

Restored this Hmong crossbow of Vietnam/Lao/Thailand/Yunan
simple lever that just flicks the string up
possibly a stone age invention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwoUBaBpQw4

Title: Re: Primitive Asian Crossbow
Post by: Hamish on April 29, 2022, 10:22:55 pm

Nice video Jack. Cool little bows.

How is the bow fixed to the stock?

Title: Re: Primitive Asian Crossbow
Post by: bowman123 on April 30, 2022, 10:15:13 am

Hi Hamish,
there is a slot and you just insert it inside. if it fits perfect it will fit.
the tension of the bowstring will prevent if from wiggling
the draw weight is around 50lbs so doesnt need lashings

Title: Re: Primitive Asian Crossbow
Post by: superdav95 on April 30, 2022, 03:04:24 pm

Cool stuff! 

Title: Re: Primitive Asian Crossbow
Post by: Del the cat on April 30, 2022, 04:08:46 pm

Nice crossbows. informative video.
Del

Title: Re: Primitive Asian Crossbow
Post by: Bckskin2 on May 02, 2022, 04:22:08 pm

I saw someone a long time age selling one that looked a lot like this as a "pigmy" crossbow. I think they were guessing because of the size. I would love to make one to plink with!