BARYSHEV'S ARBALEST Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical weapon intended for hunting and sports. SUBSTANCE: guide with trigger mechanism fastened on it is hinge-joined to the bow with a bow-string. The hinge provides for turning of the guide and its arrangement along any horn of the bow. Besides, one place for holding the arbalest by hands at shooting with a vertical or horizontal arrangement of bow horns is provided on the bow and trigger mechanism. EFFECT: enhanced convenience for carrying the arbalest in combat position, reduced mass of the arbalest and enhanced shoot energy at a bow-string cocking force similar to known arbalest. 2 dwg