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Roman Bows and Archery Equipment - Lucius Aurelius Metellus - 12-31-2004
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>
Re: Roman Bows and Archery Equipment - Carlton Bach - 12-31-2004
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>
Horse Archer - Paullus - 12-31-2004
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>
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Nice page over all too <p></p><i></i>
Re: Horse Archer - Lucius Aurelius Metellus - 01-01-2005
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>
Re: Parthian Auxiliary Archer - Theodosius the Great - 01-01-2005
Well this gentleman seems to know his gear<br>
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I linked this image from www.legionsix.org in the galleries. The caption reads "Parthian Auxiliary Archer".<br>
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<img src="http://www.legionsix.org/sassanian1.jpg" style="border:0;"/> <p></p><i></i>
Syrian Auxilliary archer - Anonymous - 01-01-2005
Re: Parthian Auxiliary Archer - Lucius Aurelius Metellus - 01-01-2005
Now that is awesome! <p>Lucius Aurelius Metellus, draconarius, Secunda Brittanica</p><i></i>
Re: Roman Bows and Archery Equipment - Cacaius - 10-23-2005
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.
Re: Roman Bows and Archery Equipment - jvrjenivs - 10-23-2005
link from old RAT
Re: Roman Bows and Archery Equipment - Arthes - 10-23-2005
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
Re: Roman Bows and Archery Equipment - Robert Vermaat - 10-23-2005
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!
Parthian is such sweet sorrow - ambrosius - 10-23-2005
[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
Re: Parthian is such sweet sorrow - Robert Vermaat - 10-23-2005
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!
By the look of it, the bows sold on the Samarkandia website are his, also.
Try him at: www.grozerarchery.com
Indeed, Grozer bows are very good!
Re: Roman Bows and Archery Equipment - Emeraldweapon7d - 10-24-2005
on a scale of 1 - 10 how hard would it be to make a functional, period composite bow with bone tips and all?
Re: Parthian is such sweet sorrow - Cacaius - 10-24-2005
Quote: Grozer bows are very good!
And expensive too. About 1000 euro for a turkish bow it is quite a lot like for me ..