| Pattern Number | Name | Period | Length |
| #5F | "The Finnish Bow" | 1350-1600 | 30+ inches |
The model 5F crossbow (1350-1600) got it's start with an article on replicating traditional Finnish crossbows. A number of long, slender Germanic-style crossbows were included. I can't positively date these bows... the article was written in Finnish, but their appearance is very close to a preserved in Dresden, that is said to date to the mid or perhaps early 14th century.
Like the Finnish bows, the Dresden bow has a long, slender stock, rounded contours, and an enlarged head with bound-in prod. Model 5F 'Finnish' bows are always a hit at medieval meets, like Pennsic War, and quite honestly I think they're among the prettiest bows I make. Originals tend to be very long, but I don't recommend making custom bows much longer than your trousers inseam. Longer ones will gouge you in the belly when you bend over to span them.
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| Base Price for "The Finnish Bow", #5F | $405.00 |
| Choice of Woods for main body - (Specify when ordering) |
(Included in base price) |
| Your choice of wood veneer top - (Specify when ordering) |
(Included in base price) |
| Tung Oil Finish | $30.00 |
| Wooden Lockplates | $12.00 |
| Horn Release | $95.00 |
| Micarta Overlay | $50.00 |
| Bow Irons | $95.00 |
| Basic Sights | $30.00 |
| Renaissance Sights | $85.00 |
| Steel Lath | $80.00 |
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