Finally I got my hornbow from Lukas Novotny (Saluki bows :
www.salukibow.com)
- It is a 16th-17th century Ottoman / Turkish Warbow.
- Length 44",
- draw weight 82lbs at 28".
I have a recommendation for anyone who considers buying a hornbow: it should be at least 75lbs. For draw weight below 70, non-horn bows may perform the same as hornbows. Besides historic draw weights were 80lbs and higher. Anything lower was considered for children or the elderly. Furthermore, these draw weights were required to have any effect on armour.
For the decoration I chose a bow in the Turkish Chamber museum in Dresden.
Comparison to bow in Dresden museum:
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| The "Bash" section |
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| The "Kabza" (Grip) |
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| Polished water buffalo horn |
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| Back of the Kabza with the "Celik" (bone insert) in the middle |
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| Back of "Kasan" part with string bridge and master signature |
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| Arrow pass (Tir gecimi) |
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| Kabza |
