Oldest Bronze Crossbow in Archeology Historical Archery 2025-01-07 | In this video I reproduced a 2,600-year-old Chinese crossbow Fundamentally the mechanics is the same as the sear tumbler trigger found in later eras with slight cosmetic differences and a shorter rear sight. In other archaeological finds there are triggers with only one pin instead of two.This one does not have a bronze casing as it was still in the early stages of crossbow development and the demand for modular trigger designs was not there yet since these were not mass-produced yet in the 7th century BC. the primary weakness is the shear strength of the wood due to the lack of the bronze shell. By the 5th century BC we have archaeological surviving finds of wooden stocks so I used that eras stock design for making this 7th century BC stock. However the earliest crossbow triggers that survived for us to see today do come from the 7th century but only the trigger has survivedDue to the light trigger pull it is assumed that a trigger guard is essential for your rank and file infantry man. Additionally the pistol grip and rear sights is designed for volley fire with control. Although front sights and trigger locks have been found they are probably reserved for nobleman with fancy kit. Some even have hooks in the front for Chariot warfare
Etruscan Simplified Sling Design Historical Archery 2024-10-18 | "their sling," he says, "was made, not like the balearic, of a single thong, but of three strengthened with stitching, and thus they effectually provided against the slipping of the bullet; they ply their slings with a longer range, and with surer aim, and greater force than the Baleares; they can hurl their missiles through small rings placed at a considerable distance, and hit not only the heads of the enemy, but any part of the face at which they choose to aim."
Ancient Sumerian Bullet Historical Archery 2024-09-21 | Syrian-American researchers investigated in the ruins of Hamoukar, an ancient settlement in northeastern Syria, one of the world's earliest cities, located in northern ancient Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.The digging started in1999, bringing new evidence of the city's end and more clues about how urban life there may have begun.The data point that approximately 3,500 B.C. Hamoukar's existence was ended by a battle that caused its buildings and walls to collapse and burn. It was the ancient version of a last stand: twelve clay bullets lined up and ready to be shot from slings in a desperate attempt to stop fierce invaders who soon would reduce much of the city to rubble.Traces of that battle are found everywhere at the site. A shallow water pit was used to soften clay sealings for reuse, as they sealed with them bags, jars and baskets to help ensure that the valuables or food inside had not been tampered with.But near the basin, the archaeologists discovered neatly lined up along its edge 12 "clay bullets," oval-shaped weapons fired using slings.More than 1,000 of the bullets were discovered in debris of collapsed walls in 2005. "You imagine the despair the people were in. They were using everything they could to throw back at the attacker," said Clemens Reichel, the American co-director of the expedition, from the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago. "It looks like a desperate last attempt."But the digging site indicates that the roof might have collapsed before the bullets could be used. "It's the content of 5,500 years ago no one has seen. There's an element of eeriness - almost a sacred element - when you do this," said Reichel.The invaders could have been the Uruk people of southern Mesopotamia, or at least they conquered the area immediately afterwards. Scientists believe the region's raw materials attracted the invaders: obsidian, a type of rock used to produce tools and weapons. The city's remains "tell us that they are not just using these tools here, they are making them here," explained Salam al-Kuntar, the Syrian co-director of the expedition.The area could have been a place of obsidian crafting hundreds of years before the ferocious battle. "The discovery could also help explain how civilizations developed in different regions of the Fertile Crescent," said Reichel.
Ming Dynasty Sicai Bow by AF Archery Historical Archery 2024-09-07 | SiCai bow is based on a horn bow from the Ming Dynasty in China, similar to the Tatar bow and belonging to the short bow shape. But the size is longer than historical xiaoshao and the drawing distance is larger. In the history of bows and arrows, in the early stages, the long bow gradually increased its curvature, reduced its thickness, and increased its strength with the use of tendons and angles, ultimately evolving into this type of short bow. Music "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Three Kingdoms Zhuran Bow by AF Archery Historical Archery 2024-08-24 | AF Archery Zhuran, based on the ZhuRan artwork of the late Han-Three Kingdoms Era bows used by the elite. These were likely bamboo core, horn sinew composite bows used for recreational uses. Your average chinese recurit in the Kingdom of Wu would have used Bamboo Wood laminated bows instead of horn and sinew due to the ease of mass production.Music "That Zen Moment " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
European Dark Age Pictish Crossbow Historical Archery 2024-08-21 | Wood prod with birch bark and roller nut. Hunting weight around 120lb@10”, based on Pictish crossbows
Celtiberian Slinging with Shield Historical Archery 2024-08-02 | Yes, the Celtiberians used slings.Sources indicate that various ancient Iberian groups, including the Celtiberians, were skilled with the sling as a ranged weapon. In his work, The Spanish War, the Roman historian Julius Caesar mentions the use of slings by the Iberian tribes during battles against Roman forces. Additionally, archaeological evidence and accounts from the Second Punic War highlight the effectiveness of slingers from the Iberian Peninsula, which included the Celtiberians, as mercenaries for both the Carthaginian and Roman armies.For more academic sources, you can refer to works on ancient Iberian warfare, such as Fernando Quesada Sanz’s research on Celtiberian armament and tactics or archaeological studies related to warfare in pre-Roman Iberia.
Shoot 13th Century Chinese Gun Historical Archery 2024-06-23 | Blackpowder reproduction based on Heilongjiang archeological find
Oldest Metal Firearm of 13th Century Historical Archery 2024-06-09 | Blackpowder Gun Reproduction By Waterfieldforge #waterfieldforge
Why Chinese didnt Invent Matchlocks Historical Archery 2024-06-03 | Chinese used gunpowder weapons 500 years before matchlocks were invented, and they didn’t have the incentive to invent these
120lb Magyar Style Warbow Historical Archery 2024-05-27 | This review is for a composite static tipped bow typically seen in eastern and southeastern europe, used by a variety of steppe nomads and settled societies such as the moldovans, byzantines, hugarians, and wallachians.etsy.com/uk/listing/1641083669/war-bow-heavy-draw-weight-horsebackUp to 125 lb
Large Korean Repeating Crossbow Historical Archery 2024-05-19 | Size Matters. Reproduction of 100lb large repeating crossbow machine similar to a giant Chinese Chu Ko Nu but historically used in the 16th century by Korean Navy during Imjin War. Likely used like mounted artillery for anti personMade by etsy.com/ca/shop/SagittariusArchery?ref=shop_sugg_market
Crossbow History in the Islamic World Historical Archery 2024-05-04 | This video showcases my reproductions of military Muslim crossbows, which are rarely discussed today. History of crossbows in the Middle East are also explored prior to the Arab Islamic Conquests, such as Greek Crossbows in Pergamon and Chinese crossbows in Battle of Talas and Bactria. There are few references to crossbows earlier than the 13th century AD in the Muslim world however. Medieval texts indicate that the crossbow is considered it a foreign weapon. They called it qaus al-rijl (foot-drawn bow), qaus al-zanbūrak (bolt bow) and qaus al-faranjīyah (Frankish bow). Although Muslims did have crossbows, there seems to be a split between eastern and western types. Muslims in Spain used the typical European trigger while eastern Muslim crossbows had a more complex trigger mechanism with a long powerstroke of the Timurids, Mongols Ilkhanate, and Mughals.
65lb Lefty Longbow by Deerseeker Historical Archery 2024-04-30 | For bow hunting, this reflexed American Semi Longbow is made by Sanding Sports with the Brand Deerseeker. It is inspired by the early ASL American longbows of Howard Hill era with a reflex to counter the string follow.They even make 80lb laminated recurve bows now on Amazon.amazon.com/dp/B0CQTB7R7S?ref=myi_title_dp&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2ZD0EQAVtv8crMqK5eh6WcgCj9bsXGldiFJVIsUhyy0muHigv3O7waycI_aem_Ab2ro16xo-wlFlkSCMxdJjv91pO58ZT6NdEnsX6JevRwFOPkLQtjFGenDgCLmRXsG7gxDhT1SBR8IjF-y_k0BMU7&th=1Limbs are laminated with layers of bamboo core and sturdy fiberglass materials, the reinforced bow tip supports fast-flight string. Bow length is 64 inches, draw weights range 25 lbs, 35 lbs, 40 lbs, 45 lbs, 50 lbs, 55 lbs, 60 lbs, 65 lbs, 70 lbs.
Chinese Long Siyah Bow from AF Archery Historical Archery 2024-04-19 | Changshao Medieval Chinese Bow with Fiberglass limbsafarchery.com/collections/fiberglass-bows/products/han-bow?variant=43056468426937Han Bow/Han Long Siyah Bow Total length/(cm) 140/138String Length/(cm) 128/127Max.draw length/(inch) 34/35Material Glass Fiber,ash wood Package Contents 1x Bow, 1x Black Bow Sleeve,1x BowstringBow Siyah: There is a process on the siyah by sanding, which can make the bow looks more smooth and more beautiful.Bow Handle: The handle also have a sanding process from square to roundness,which surrounded by cow leather,the arrow rest is made of pearl fish skin,the improvement of these details can make our bows more efficient and look awesome,can also bring a wonderful touch feelings for archers.Through the bold improvement of AF-archery team,the performance and touch feeling have a substantial promotion. It has awesome appearance, still more, it can also against lateral torsion effectively and make your bow have a long life.
Daylite Kazan Bow for Speed Shooting Historical Archery 2024-04-13 | daylitearchery.com/28Tatar bow "Kazan"Kazan bow was designed based of Tatar bows. Kazan bow is laminated bow by carbon (core), bamboo, glass fiber and maple (grip & tip). it has light weight and good tensility by carbon core. long bow length offers stable and smooth draw as well.Bow specification ;String length : 133cm (52.3inch)Bow weight : 390gramsWeight available : 30#-55#(measured at 28")Draw length : 34" (recommended: 33")Brace height : 18cm (7inch)
Han-Xiongnu Bow by AF Archery Historical Archery 2024-04-07 | This Niya bow shape is based on the ancient han dynasty bows used in Northestern China. Such bow shapes were common as military bows and crossbow prods. Variety of ethnic groups used this bow such as xianbei, xiongnu, sogdian, Persians, Han, etc. However, the m shape bow is as early as 4000 years ago from Bronze Age China.The Chinese fiberglass reproduction is called New Han Bow by AF Archery afarchery.com/collections/fiberglass-bows/products/new-han-bow?variant=43555665707193"Han to Jin (3rd Century BC to 5th Century AD) Excavated from Tomb No. 30 at Yingpan, Yuli County in 1995.) In the collection of the Archaeology Institute of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region." Two bows were featured in the exhibition. Both dated from the late Han/Jin period (about 200-300AD). One of the bows, although probably very interesting, had not been removed from its quiver, so there was no way to examine it. The other, however, was out of its quiver and so well preserved that the original gut string was still in position, although the limbs have been warped.Bow: Length: 130 cm. Width: 0.6 cm - 3.2 cm. Thickness: 0.6 cm - 4.6 cm. Arrow: Length: 73.5 cm.
