I recently acquired a 'Steven's Arbalest'. It is a wood, brass, aluminum & fiberglass gun-stock-looking affair that apparently has a 'Repeater', pump-style action. This crossbow came w/about 6, 2-fret bolts in kind of poor condition (Frets damaged, likely from age) but the crossbow itself is in very, very good condition. HELP! Does anybody out there know about these items & how on earth do I string the thing? Any info, or a link to a users' manual or something would be very helpful. Thank you, Rocks
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"Steven's Arbalest'
Rocks- Fresh Blood
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"Steven's Arbalest'
Geezer- Master Crossbowyer
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Re: "Steven's Arbalest'
George Stevens was a crossbow maker who lived in Arkansas (USA) He's considered the grandfather of modern American crossbow makers. Stevens made a slide-operated repeating crossbow, based broadly on the Chinese repeater. There is a book by Stevens on crossbows and crossbow construction. It's poorly laid out, but has lots of useful information.
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Re: "Steven's Arbalest'
Rocks,
CROSSBOWS FROM THIRTY-FIVE YEARS WITH THE WEAPON BY GEORGE M/ STEVENS is currently on e-bay with a buy it now price of $21.04. Might be a good reference for you.
Chaz
CROSSBOWS FROM THIRTY-FIVE YEARS WITH THE WEAPON BY GEORGE M/ STEVENS is currently on e-bay with a buy it now price of $21.04. Might be a good reference for you.
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Rocks,
The same book is crrently on Alibris used from $6.05
Chaz
The same book is crrently on Alibris used from $6.05
Chaz
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Lets see some pictures!
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Ferdi
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Re: "Steven's Arbalest'
I have a George Stevens bow for sale from my fathers estate *robin allen*...was one of georges first bows..
along with many plans and documents exchanged between the two as geo was my fathers mentor.
along with many plans and documents exchanged between the two as geo was my fathers mentor.