Primitive and prehistoric bows and arrows

HOLMEGAARD AND MOLLEGABET

This elm example was made for the Ashmolean. (photo courtesy of the Museum). A variant with a narrow outer limb is known as the 'Mollegabet'.
£500
With leather grip £520
Collection preferred
Please email to check availability of elm

MEARE HEATH

I specialise in Meare Heath approximations in ash and elm (when available). This unique bow was found just 12 miles from where I live. I studied the bow first hand some years ago - it's deep riser, narrow handle and decorated wide limbs make it unique.
My published article on the bow is HERE
PLAIN £500
Decorated £540
Collection preferred
(Availability of good quality wood is currently limited)

'WOODLAND' BOW

Based on a bow at in the Ashmolean collected in the 17th century, made in Ash. The wide limb does not affect shootability.
£450

CABLE-BACKED BOWS
Also available are bows based the designs of Inuit and Siberian bows where cables were used instead of glued backings
£450
Collection preferred

PREHISTORIC ARROWS

To match your bow!
A variety available including
flint heads sinew bound, separate foreshafts etc
Also suitable for display/museums. (Flint heads are usually one-shot...)
FROM £30 each plus p&p

Self nocked arrows also available for field/target use

Ordering information

Arrows are payment in full with confirmation of order, bows require a minimum 30% deposit

1

Contact me

Please email with any info/questions relating to your order, and to discuss the specification for your bespoke bow.

2

Agreement

If you need further info, or I need more details from you, we'll agree on the order via email prior to payment.

3

Payment

Payment can be made via by Paypal (I can send a money request), bank transfer or cheque. Bow orders require 30% deposit, all other items are payment with order.