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Roman Bows and Archery Equipment
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12-31-2004, 04:22 AM
Does anyone know of any reconstructions of Roman archery equipment, particularly bows, but also arrow construction, quivers, etc? I would like to see pictures of such items if anyone can help. Thanks much! <p>Lucius Aurelius Metellus, draconarius, Secunda Brittanica</p><i></i>
Lucius Aurelius Metellus
a.k.a. Jeffrey L. Greene MODERATOR
12-31-2004, 10:18 AM
Marcus Junkelmann in 'Die Reiter Roms III' did a reconstruction of 4th century mounted archery equipment - the full kit - and ran some experiments. Edward McEwen made the bow and arrows. I don't know about the provenance of quiver and other gear, but I suspect that was done by Junkelmann and his crew. <p></p><i></i>
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Volker Bach
12-31-2004, 05:35 PM
Here is a fine page about reconstructed horse archers:<br>
www.trajan20.freeserve.co.uk/page6.html<br> Also has some pictures of Roman arrows.<br> <br> Nice page over all too <p></p><i></i>
Paul Basar - Member of Wildfire Game\'s Project 0 AD
Wildfire Games - Project 0 A.D.
01-01-2005, 04:25 PM
Hi Paullus,<br>
Thanks for that link, that is indeed a very good site! I have written the gentleman to find out if I can see close-up photos of his arrows, so that I can see how the fletchings are attached, and also his bow. I am planning to buy an authentic "horse bow" in the next couple of months or so, and want to make sure that I get one that is as close as possible in style as the "Roman" bows, (which I think would actually have been Syrian or Hamian).<br> <p>Lucius Aurelius Metellus, draconarius, Secunda Brittanica</p><i></i>
Lucius Aurelius Metellus
a.k.a. Jeffrey L. Greene MODERATOR 
01-01-2005, 08:06 PM
Well this gentleman seems to know his gear<br>
<br> I linked this image from www.legionsix.org in the galleries. The caption reads "Parthian Auxiliary Archer".<br> <br> <img src="http://www.legionsix.org/sassanian1.jpg" style="border:0;"/> <p></p><i></i>
Jaime
01-01-2005, 09:02 PM
01-01-2005, 10:23 PM
Now that is awesome! <p>Lucius Aurelius Metellus, draconarius, Secunda Brittanica</p><i></i>
Lucius Aurelius Metellus
a.k.a. Jeffrey L. Greene MODERATOR
10-23-2005, 09:54 AM
The second picture astonished me.
How it can be done with only one row of rivets on the ribbing ? Two rows is minimum when you want to join two metal plates on such type of helmet. It looks like a small deceit  .Also the neckguard attached with thread only, looks not very reliable. 
10-23-2005, 02:48 PM
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Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma CORBVLO and Fectio ALA I BATAVORUM
10-23-2005, 09:23 PM
Greetings,
Sarmatian bows were used too.....from horseback... [url:1v6c1dr4]http://www.samarkandia.com/en/produit-1_2.php[/url] OK, I know I like Sarmatians..... :oops: That Parthian Archer outfit is gorgeous... I just saw this...[url:1v6c1dr4]http://s3.invisionfree.com/Orc__Goblin_Warpath/ar/t7575.htm[/url] :lol: :lol: :lol: regards Arthes
Cristina
The Hoplite Association [url:n2diviuq]http://www.hoplites.org[/url] The enemy is less likely to get wind of an advance of cavalry, if the orders for march were passed from mouth to mouth rather than announced by voice of herald, or public notice. Xenophon - 
10-23-2005, 10:00 PM
Quote:That Parthian Archer outfit is gorgeous...He looks great indeed! But no way that's a Parthian. Even their own description says 'sassanian.jpg', but I think that's just his name.. Judging from his manicae and his sleeves and not to mention his quiver, this is either a very Late Sassanid, a Mongol, or a Turkish archer, or someone influenced by either two. I'd say 12th c. or later, maybe 14th c. He's called Ardeshir Radpour, aka 'sassanian', a fellow-member! Tell us sassanian, if you're still posting here on RAT!
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR FECTIO Late Romans THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST (Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
10-23-2005, 10:14 PM
[quote="Vortigern Studies"No way that's a Parthian. Judging from his manicae, this is either a Mongol, or a Turkish archer, or someone influenced by either two. I'd say 12th c. or later, maybe 14th c.[/quote]
:wink: Plus, not too many Parthians had their own swimming-pool. 8) Though, to be serious, his bow does look authentic. I'd say it was one made by Csaba Grozer. He makes the best 'steppe-nomad' bows going. By the look of it, the bows sold on the Samarkandia website are his, also. Try him at: www.grozerarchery.com Ambrosius
"Feel the fire in your bones."
10-23-2005, 10:25 PM
Quote:Though, to be serious, his bow does look authentic. I'd say it was one made by Csaba Grozer. He makes the best 'steppe-nomad' bows going.Ah, but I never said that he wasn't authentic!  Indeed, Grozer bows are very good!
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR FECTIO Late Romans THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST (Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
10-24-2005, 02:48 AM
on a scale of 1 - 10 how hard would it be to make a functional, period composite bow with bone tips and all?
Brent Grolla
Please correct me if I am wrong.
10-24-2005, 06:42 AM
Quote: Grozer bows are very good! And expensive too. About 1000 euro for a turkish bow it is quite a lot like for me .. |
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