The light artillery bolt thrower, or to give it its Greek name; the oxybeles ('sharp arrow') was developed from the gastrophetes belly bow, made larger, and placed on a stand with a stock and a trigger. Their use came to prominence under Alexander the Great, and they continued in service in the armies of his Successors.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted, kit
Scale
Size 28 mm
Material
Metal-Alloy
Epoch
Ancient
Nationality/Location
Greece
State
new
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
Warlord Games Centre, Lenton Blvd. NG7 2BD Nottingham, Vereinigtes Königreich
