Wow how did I miss this original post? My lady I am the captain of archers in Montréal, and I can help in some fashion I am sure. Have you come to the...
Just got a chance to look at the illustartions,,and unless they had really odd bows that needed a ramrod to cock them,( fellow in the lower right corner) those...
I am on an excursion in Drachenvald. Yes, got lots of Pics. Even some from the Mary Rose. Found out Sir Robert Hardy is still alive, so am going to try to...
At the risk of starting a fire storm on this list (NOT my intent), does anyone have either pictures or documentation for Medieval crossbows with rifle stocks....
One of my favorite spots there Cain..... ;) Last time I was there, they only had 3 bows, sort of mounted on a wall, that you could try to pull. The heaviest...
Well, the answer there is: Can't give you one, because there isn't any. in 16th century, you start seeing a few styles with the butt end starting to be...
Godwin, ... Roger that. I manufacture and sell a fencing hilt based on the Mary Rose sword. ... Jim Koch (Gladius The Alchemist) ... [Non-text portions of...
I'd agree with that. Especially since the name translates to "Shooting Festival", which could be archery or firearms. As for the person holding a target, I'd...
Looking at the first illustration from the Maj. Bible: http://www1.tip.nl/~t401243/mac/mac10rA.jpg Any thoughts as to the shooting style on that crossbow?...
... I think it's a case of artistic perspective. Caleb Reynolds...
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Note also that all figures are roughly the same size regardless of distance, and all objects are shown in their classic profile. Axes, swords, daggers, and...
I also seriously doubt any of these scribes knew which end of the bow was up. They would have just drawn what the bow looked like but now how to shoot them....
Having studied more period illustrations of crossbows than I care to admit ... It's the 'medieval perspective' ... Crossbows were almost always drawn with the...
Don't fret! There is still time to tell your friends & family you plan to be out of town at the Southern Atlantian Archery Day in Boonville North Carolina...
Looking at the picture I would agree with the idea of artistic impression. I have seen many hand bow pictures where the archer was "crossed up". That is to...
Dear John, I am finally sending you my order. I have increased it. (3 of each coin WHEN you have them - No Rush) I look forward to receiving them. Thanks, ...
Please do not send money for the crossbow coins. As I have posted before, I do not yet have them for sale and I prefer to only sell what is in stock. Jon ... ...
Does anyone that bought any of the archer coins from me have a way of copying the information sheet that i included with them? My word processor locks up...
What sort of info sheet? I have sevral emails with info describing it somewhat. Is that what you mean? Robin John edgerton <sirjon1@...> wrote: Does...
... I also made my way to the Mary Rose exhibit last Friday while I was in Drachenwald. It's an incredible place. I spent 3+ hours wandering through it and...