Bow Gun Collection

Citizens of London walking in the Pleasant Pastures of Smethefelde, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Citizens of London walking in the Pleasant Pastures of Smethefelde, 1857. Scene from "Master Walter, the Physician. A Tale of Old London": The Smethefelde was thronged, that afternoon

Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush, detail

Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush. Man lying injured or dead, with a crossbow and arrows

Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush, detail

Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush, detail. Man lying injured or dead, with a crossbow and arrows

Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten... c. 1503. Creator: Master of the Legend Scenes
Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten... c. 1503

Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, n.d. Creator: Bartholomeus Spranger
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, n.d

Saint Sebastian, 15th century. Creator: Master of the Playing Cards
Saint Sebastian, 15th century

The Archer and the Milkmaid, ca. 1610 Creator: Andries Stock
The Archer and the Milkmaid, ca. 1610

Bow Support for a Crossbow, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C. ), c
Bow Support for a Crossbow, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), c. 4th century B.C

Goats Foot Spanner for a Pellet Crossbow, Europe, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Goats Foot Spanner for a Pellet Crossbow, Europe, early 17th century

Sporting Crossbow, Uri, 1575 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Sporting Crossbow, Uri, 1575/1600

Cranequin (Winder) for a Sporting Crossbow, Switzerland, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Cranequin (Winder) for a Sporting Crossbow, Switzerland, 16th century

Pellet Crossbow, Europe, c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Pellet Crossbow, Europe, c. 1600

Goats Foot Lever for a Crossbow, Europe, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Goats Foot Lever for a Crossbow, Europe, early 16th century

Goats Foot Lever, Europe, 1530 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Goats Foot Lever, Europe, 1530/60

Crossbow, Europe, 1530 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Crossbow, Europe, 1530/60

Cranequin ( Winder ) for a Crossbow, Nuremberg, 1570 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Cranequin ( Winder ) for a Crossbow, Nuremberg, 1570/1600

Crossbow, Nuremberg, 1570. Creator: Unknown
Crossbow, Nuremberg, 1570

Cranequin (Winder) for a Crossbow, Germany, first half of 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Cranequin (Winder) for a Crossbow, Germany, first half of 16th century

Crossbow, Dresden, 1732. Creator: Unknown
Crossbow, Dresden, 1732

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420 / 25. Creator: Master of the Worcester Carrying of
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420/25

Pellet Crossbow, France, 1570 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Pellet Crossbow, France, 1570/1600

Pellet Crossbow, Europe, 1580 / 1610. Creator: Unknown
Pellet Crossbow, Europe, 1580/1610

Target Crossbow, France, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Target Crossbow, France, 16th century

Crossbow fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 770-221 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Crossbow fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 770-221 BCE

Trigger for a cross-bow lock (nu chi), Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE. Creator: Unknown
Trigger for a cross-bow lock (nu chi), Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

An Archer Shooting a Crossbow, 1579. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
An Archer Shooting a Crossbow, 1579. Attributed to Cherubino Alberti

Archer, n. d. Creator: Casimiro Tomba
Archer, late 19th-early 20th century

Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413-1480), German, probably Stuttgart
Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Wurttemberg (1413-1480), German, probably Stuttgart, dated 1460

Pellet and Bolt Crossbow Combined with a Wheel-Lock Gun, Central European, c1570-1600
Pellet and Bolt Crossbow Combined with a Wheel-Lock Gun, Central European; possibly Southern German or Austrian, ca. 1570-1600

Crossbow, Central European, possibly Austria, ca. 1425-75. Creator: Unknown
Crossbow, Central European, possibly Austria, ca. 1425-75

A Man Shooting a Crossbow, 1579. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
A Man Shooting a Crossbow, 1579. after Lelio Orsi

The Wild Man or the Masquerade of Orson and Valentine, 1566. Creator: Unknown
The Wild Man or the Masquerade of Orson and Valentine, 1566. After Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Bow Gun, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Bow Gun, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

The Rabbit Hunt, 1560. Creator: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Rabbit Hunt, 1560

Crossbow Brooch, Late Roman or Byzantine, second half A. D. 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Crossbow Brooch, Late Roman or Byzantine, second half A.D. 4th century

Bow Brooch, Germanic, 5th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Bow Brooch, Germanic, 5th-7th century

Crossbow Brooch, Late Roman, 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Crossbow Brooch, Late Roman, 4th century

Bow Gun Confederate Gunboat Teazer Captured 4th
Bow Gun on Confederate Gunboat Teazer, Captured on the 4th of July, by the Meritanza; Barnard & Gibson; 1862; Albumen silver print

Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Winder (Cranequin), crossbow, German, probably Dresden
Crossbow (Halbe Rustung) with Winder (Cranequin), crossbow, German, probably Dresden; winder, possibly German, crossbow, ca. 1720-30; winder, ca. 1575-1600

Crossbow of Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary, Central or Eastern European
Crossbow of Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary (reigned 1458-1490), Central or Eastern European, possibly Vienna, dated 1489

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"Bow Gun: A Historical Journey through the Evolution of Archery" Step back in time to the 15th century, where Saint Sebastian stood tall as a symbol of strength and resilience. The Master of Playing Cards crafted a masterpiece - the bow gun, an innovative weapon that would change warfare forever. Fast forward to ca. 1610, when Andries Stock depicted "The Archer and the Milkmaid" using a bow gun. This artwork showcased how this powerful tool became intertwined with daily life, not just on the battlefield but also for hunting and protection. Travel even further back in history to Eastern Zhou dynasty's Warring States period (480-221 B. C. ), where a remarkable discovery was made - a bow support for a crossbow. This ancient relic revealed how early civilizations sought ways to enhance accuracy and stability while wielding this formidable weapon. In Europe during the early 17th century, an unknown creator designed the "Goats Foot Spanner, " revolutionizing reloading techniques for pellet crossbows. Its ingenious mechanism allowed archers to effortlessly cock their weapons, increasing efficiency during intense battles or thrilling hunts. Witness Uri's sporting crossbow from 1575/1600; its origins may be shrouded in mystery, but its impact is undeniable. With every shot fired by this enigmatic creation, it struck fear into enemies' hearts and brought triumph to skilled marksmen. Enter Switzerland in the 16th century, where an anonymous genius invented the cranequin (winder) for sporting crossbows. This device alleviated physical strain by providing mechanical assistance when drawing back heavy strings - empowering archers with greater precision and power. Europe embraced innovation once again around c. 1600 with another unknown inventor crafting a pellet crossbow that pushed boundaries beyond imagination. Its sleek design merged elegance with deadly force - becoming both artistry and weaponry combined into one lethal package. During Europe's early 16th century came yet another marvel - the goats foot lever for a crossbow.