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Orion letter 'N'ew World Arbalest presents #5B
"The German Bow"", ca. 1450 - 1600;
Length, 25 - 28 inches.

#5B - "The German Bow"

This bow resembles the #5 bow, but is very short and stocky. The type was very popular as a sporting and cavalry bow in the late 15th and 16th centuries. It is rather oval in cross-section, and comes with tapered head, cheekpiece, and veneer top, with quarrel rest. The lockplates are wood.

Standard Features

Standard Choices (included in base price)

Prices and Options
Base Price for "The German Bow", #5B $330.00
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)
Your choice of wood lockplates -
(Specify when ordering)
(Included in
base price)
Horn Nut $75.00
Micarta Top $40.00
Bow Irons $75.00
Simple Sight $20.00
Heavy Steel Lath
(Specify weight: 125 , 150, 170 lb.)
$60.00
Renaissance Sight $65.00


For further information please see our options or parts page.

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