Who has not dreamed at least once about a bow or crossbow? And ideally, it would be nice to have a repeating crossbow: you practically don’t depend on high-tech ammunition, and the rate of fire is high. In general, the dream of any hitman, survivalist or hero of the post-apocalyptic world. Now this dream has become a reality.

The idea belongs to the inventor Valentin Artemyev from Novosibirsk. He created a working copy of the revolver crossbow. In addition, the repeating crossbow can be folded very compactly, which allows it to be transported without any problems.

This crossbow weighs 3.5 kg, shoots accurately, like other sports crossbows, at 30 m, and the shooter can shoot the entire drum of 8 bolts in 18 seconds.

The main idea is that a revolving bow is mounted on the crossbow, this mechanism provides a very fast cocking of the bowstring, and at the same time loading with a bolt from the drum.

The bow turns, at the extreme point the bowstring is captured, with the reverse turn, the bowstring becomes cocked, at the same time, with the help of a ratchet mechanism, a new arrow is laid out of the drum. The only thing left to do is shoot.

To make a homemade crossbow you will need:
* A bar of non-resinous wood species, size 700x10x40 mm.
* The second sheet of the spring of the car Moskvich.
* Profile pipe 50x50x2 mm. 10 cm long.
* Profile pipe 15x15x1.5 mm.
* A small piece of sheet metal 2 mm.
*Metal stainless steel 4 mm thick. and 0.5-1 mm. (for the descender).
* Corner steel 50x50x4 mm. 35 cm long.
* Bar D=8 mm. 40 cm long.
* Bolts with nuts D=8
* Stainless steel molding from the door VAZ-2106 2 pcs.
*Metal rollers 2 pcs., glass lifting mechanism from the door of a VAZ car.
* Rope D=3 mm. 3 m long, two terminal loops.
* Epoxy resin, wood stain, wood varnish for outdoor use.
*Two small springs (working in tension).
* A dozen nails for roofing felt, one nail two hundred, tube D = 6 mm., Small washers.

We will use the following tools:
*Welding machine.
*Saw circular manual.
* Electric drill with speed control, carbide drills for metal D=3, 5, 8, 10 mm.
*Bulgarian, cutting discs for metal, grinding discs for wood.
*Keys, pliers, screwdriver, vise, narrow chisel, knife.
*File, sandpaper.
* Goggles.

Item 1. Making a bed.

Let's take a well-dried wooden block, I had a birch, sketch a bed on it. We make the size of the butt for ourselves (for our height), and the bed, depending on the length of the arrows that you will use. I use 440 mm arrows, but I had to save money on the butt, I left only 300 mm, the total length turned out to be 740 mm, I didn’t risk doing it anymore.

Let's draw a markup for the selection of the guide, for the plumage of the arrow, width 5 mm, depth 10 mm.

Using a circular saw, we cut out the groove for the entire length, to the end of the trigger (lock).

It should look like this.

Using a drill D=12 mm. we select the cavity for the trigger, level the ledges with a chisel and a knife. We drill a hole for the trigger, bore it with a chisel and a knife.

Point 2. Making a lock or trigger.

For the basis of the lock we take the type "nut". So that nothing rusts, we will use stainless steel, take a sheet 4-5 mm thick, if you can’t find one, make a typesetting of several sheets glued together and riveted. We draw the shape of the details on the metal.

Using a cutting disc and a grinder, we cut out according to the marking of the workpiece.

In the center of the "nut" we drill a hole for the axis of rotation D = 6 mm.

We process all sides with a file.

We grind with sandpaper, achieving a completely smooth surface.

It should turn out something like this.

We grind the rest of the elements of the castle, sear.

I lengthen the trigger with two thin sheets of stainless steel, fix it with homemade rivets.

On the grinding machine we achieve the desired shape of the blanks.

From a thin sheet of metal we make the body of the trigger mechanism.

We drill three holes D = 2.5 mm in the body of the sear, one for the mounting axis and two for mounting the springs.

Attach the trigger spring in place.

Let's see how the parts become in the cocked state on the table.

And as after the shot.

We attach one side of the case to the inside of the mechanism and drill holes for all the axles in place.

From a two-hundred nail, 6 mm in diameter, we will make an axis for the "nut".

Saw off the sharp end of the nail.

We measure the length of the future axis, saw off.

From thin nails for roofing material, we will make the rest of the rivet axles. We will remove the ebbs on the nail heads with a grinder.

Now they fit well to the body.

Install the sear on the axis in the body, use the intermediate washers.

Saw off the excess length of the nail, leaving 1 mm. on both sides for rolling.

Using an anvil, hammer the end of the axle with a hammer.

We drill a hole for the axle with a spacer, for fastening the spring sear.

From a suitable tube, cut off the spacer sleeve on this axis.

Move to one side of the body.

We install the axle, bushing and hook the spring.

Assemble the body halves together.

We saw off the excess length, leaving a protrusion of 1 mm. under the hammer

Let's roll.

Now you can put the largest axis-rivet of the lock. Align the holes.

Let's take the previously measured and sawn off axis D = 6 mm., Immediately tap a little with a hammer on one side.

We install in place.

And we will also roll, the main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to pinch the movable mechanism inside.

Point 3. Installing the lock mechanism in the box.

If something prevents the castle from sitting well in place, we refine it with a chisel or knife. After installation, we check how the trigger goes.

If everything is fine, you can drill holes for the mounting screws and screw them into place.

Now we need decorations from the VAZ-2006 door, they are also made of stainless steel, which is very good. To give them additional rigidity, epoxy resin was poured inside.

After complete hardening, in a day, we will drill four holes D = 3 mm in each, for fixing screws.

With a large drill, we will make hiding places for the heads of the screws so that the bowstring cable does not catch when it slides along it.

We polish the exits of the holes with fine sandpaper to remove all the burrs that damage the cable.

We install the finished guides on the bed.

We make sure that the screws do not go through in thin places.

We check that the lock goes without hooks on the guides.

Item 5. Making an arc or shoulders.

From the same donor doors, we extract with the help of a grinder, the rollers of the glass lifting mechanism.

Of these, we will make blocks for the shoulders, and the arc itself from the second leaf of the spring, an old Moskvich car.

Let's make blocks, for fastening of a spring to a bed.
To do this, from a corner of 50x50 mm. we cut out the constituent elements to assemble by welding, here is such a mount (block).

We will process the welds with a grinder. Drill mounting holes D=10 mm. under the bolts.

According to the finished sample and the dimensions of the resulting block, we make grooves for fastening in the box. We try on the fit, achieve a tight entry and fastening. According to the calculated position of the future bowstring, we outline and make a through groove in the sidewall of the bed, 70 mm long. 10 mm wide, lower bowstrings will go here.

We bend and weld the leg brace (stirrup).

Ears for blocks.
From a profile pipe 50x50 we will make lugs for attaching roller blocks to the arc (spring).

The most difficult thing in making the arc itself from the spring at home is to drill holes in it. It is necessary to drill with a drill at low speeds so that the drill does not burn, constantly apply water. If possible, drill with drills of different diameters, from thin to thick in increments of 0.5-1 mm., constantly sharpen the tool.

We fasten the brackets to short M8 bolts, grind off the hats.

We fasten the spring to the block with two M8 bolts, followed by a small welding along the edge of the fastening.

Now you need to open the bed with varnish and dry.
We install a block with an arc on the bed, upset with a hammer for a tight fit of metal-wood.

We insert and tighten the bolts on M8.

From long M10 bolts we will make axle bolts reduced in length with a short thread for blocks.

We take a tube from the anchor and make spacers for the axes of the blocks out of it.

Let's drill holes D = 10 mm in the ears. to install blocks. Install rigid loop ends on the cable.

We install a block with a cable on one side of the shoulder. Do not overtighten the nut so as not to pinch the rotation of the roller.

We drill a hole for the stud in the nut and bolt.

Install the stud and tighten it with a nut in the direction of unscrewing.

We push the cable through the hole in the bed and do the same with installing the roller on the other side of the shoulder.

Point 6. The upper part of the castle.

From a profile pipe 15x15 mm. saw off two segments of 120 mm. We cut out two (L) shaped blanks from sheet metal with a grinder, one rectangular plate (on top) and a triangle (on the back).

By welding we connect all the parts together, we clean the welding seams with a grinding disc to get a kind of one-piece part.

From an old folding steel meter, we make an elastic arrow holder.

The photo shows the bolts for mounting the rail under the optical sight.

The same thing, only the bolts also clamp the boom holder at the same time.

The sight rail itself (dovetail) is made of the same 2 mm sheet metal, with the sides ground off for mounting the optics.

A square lining is visible along the optics rail to raise the back and thereby tilt the sight down, for proper aiming at a target beyond 25 m.

We install the lock bracket on the bed and drill holes for fastening, self-tapping screws and an M6 bolt.

We twist small self-tapping screws so that they do not go into the channel of the plumage of the arrow.

We twist the back screw.

In addition, we drill a hole and install the last bolt.

Installing an optical sight.

The design of this crossbow is so unusual that at first you do not believe that this is possible.

However, a fact is a fact: Inventor Valentin Artemiev from Novosibirsk created a unique weapon - a multi-shot automatic sports crossbow.

The crossbow-revolver is structurally different from traditional models of crossbows, in that it is based on the original method of pulling the bowstring, from which other functional features of the development presented to your attention follow logically. The main distinguishing feature of this design is the principle of a rotary bow-rocking chair, which provides a quick tension of the bowstring and a turn of the drum equipped with several arrows with a clear installation of each next arrow in the combat position.

From crossbows of this class, it is possible to accurately shoot at a distance of no more than 30 meters. Of course, the range of the arrow is much greater, but the inventor has not yet strived for records.

Weighs Artemyev's crossbow in a fully equipped state up to 3.5 kg. In terms of rate of fire among crossbows, it has no equal. (It is clear that any other crossbows shoot only one arrow and then require slow manual reloading). The inventor, without prior preparation, shot a drum equipped with 8 arrows in 18 seconds.

How was such a miracle weapon invented? Yes, apparently, it’s simple: something closed in my head, says Valentin, and off and on. First, the idea of ​​a swivel bow came up, then the drum was born, and then I decided to fold it like an umbrella on top of everything. I guess I'm not alone in this strategy; and many inventors operate in exactly the same way. There was just an interest in doing something completely new and unusual. Happened!

“Once in the smoking room at the factory where I worked,” Valentin recalls, “there was a conversation about the history of weapons and then about crossbows. All of them were inconvenient, since after each shot they required a long reload with the next arrow. I got the idea to create a multi-shot automatic crossbow.

How did I invent it? There was just an interest in doing something completely new and unusual. Something closed in my head, and off we go. First, the idea of ​​a swivel bow came up, then a drum was born in my head, and then I decided to add a crossbow like an umbrella to everything else. I'm probably not alone in this strategy, and many inventors follow the same pattern. Invented and experimented for more than a year. A modern crossbow, like any small arms (remember the Kalashnikov assault rifle), should be easy to use, but very reliable.
Therefore, it is required to work out a clear interaction of all parts and assemblies. The idea turned out to be viable. The world's first repeating crossbow was created and tested.

- My "machine" weighs, - the inventor continues, - fully equipped, about 3.5 kg. As for the range, I tried to create a sports model. From crossbows of this class, they shoot accurately at a distance of no more than 30 meters. Of course, the range of the arrow is much greater, but at this stage I did not strive for records.

From the editor: Holding the crossbow in my hands, I confirm that this is a miracle of sports weapons technology of the 21st century - beautiful and thought out to the smallest detail. An indirect confirmation of this was the assessment of the crossbow by German crossbowmen, who were sent photographs. They just didn't understand - how could this be? They did not understand that in Russia a qualitative leap was made in sports weapons technology. (How, in the 19th century, the invention of the drum pistol - the revolver, made small arms automatic). (C)

Prototype

The prototype is a hollow shaft on which is mounted a drum with several longitudinal guide chutes for stacking arrows. A flange is installed on the front end of the drum, on which a ratchet device is made, which serves to rotate the drum, as well as to fix it through holes, the number of which corresponds to the number of guide grooves. In front of the hollow shaft, an eyelet is pressed in, having a hole located perpendicular to the axis of the shaft, in which the body-bracket with a bow mounted on it freely rotates in a horizontal plane. The limbs of the bow are hinged, thanks to which they can be folded, freeing the bowstring from tension, and significantly reducing the overall dimensions of the entire structure (when folded, the crossbow fits in a medium-sized case).

This diagram shows side and top views. The numbers indicate:

• 3 - bow, 13 - arrow (bolt),
• 15 - bracket,
• 18 - drum,
• 28-29 - retractable telescopic stock,
• 34 - pistol grip.

The following diagram shows the sequence of actions from pulling the bowstring to the shot:

Rotate the bow clockwise (or vice versa, depending on the version) until it engages with the trigger shaft.

Turning in the opposite direction until it stops (at the moment of turning, the bowstring is tensioned and the next arrow is installed, using a ratchet mechanism, into the combat position).

And a shot (the trigger mechanism is activated, and the lowered bowstring throws out another arrow).

Such a scheme provides fast (about 1 second) reloading and bringing the crossbow to combat readiness, due to which the rate of fire increases several times in comparison with traditional designs.

A folding bow and a telescopic buttstock can significantly reduce the overall dimensions of the structure, while bringing it into working position takes no more than 10 seconds.

Placing arrows directly on the drum (as in a revolver) also significantly reduces the preparatory time for putting on alert and reduces the reloading process to a simple turn of the bow, during which the drum turns synchronously, and the next arrow is fixed in combat position.

The capture of the bowstring occurs at the end point of the turn of the bow. Its tension occurs at the moment of the reverse turn, and due to the formation of the lever, the tension force of the bowstring is significantly reduced.

This diagram shows the sequence of laying the crossbow in the transport position:

The arms of the bow are folded in a horizontal plane.

The arms of the bow are folded in a vertical plane and fixed, the butt is pushed into the central shaft until it stops and is fixed there.

working copy

As you can see from the picture, this is a compact design that bears little resemblance to a traditional crossbow. But, in fact, this is a full-fledged crossbow, and even more than that - it is a multiply charged and rapid-fire machine, equipped with an optical sight and a telescopic butt.

The bow is securely fastened in the stowed position using a spring-loaded carriage. An articulated bracket with two degrees of freedom ensures that the bow is placed in a firing position.

The bowstring is fastened at the ends of the bow by hook earrings and stretched by turning the shoulders to a horizontal position until it stops.

And in this picture, the crossbow-revolver is fully assembled; - the bowstring is on, the stock is extended to working length, the weapon is ready for use.

The tension of the bowstring is made by turning the bow until it is captured by the trigger mechanism and turning it back until it stops.

The string is stretched; — the weapon is ready for battle. Now it is enough to remove the safety, aim and pull the trigger guard. Preparation for the next shot is done by turning the bow. The bowstring is pulled in reverse and the drum rotates synchronously with the help of a ratchet mechanism, setting the next arrow into a fighting position.

Nowadays, there are many crossbows of different directions. They can be sports, recursive, blocky. These are used in sports, used on vacation or presented as a gift. One of the most interesting models is the multi-shot crossbow. What is this weapon?

From the history

China is considered the birthplace of crossbows. With the development of cities, it became necessary to improve the ordinary bow, which had previously been used as a weapon. Of course, an experienced shooter would like the bow to be able to conserve energy and have more time to aim. In the case of a crossbow, the speed of the shot is reduced, but the shot itself is more powerful and accurate.

If in Greece predominantly complex forms of weapons developed, then in China the most primitive types were improved.

The first Chinese crossbows discovered during excavations date back to the 4th-3rd centuries BC. The design was a crossbow 1.8 meters long, which could throw a 3-meter dart with a rope - to return it back.

At that time, Chinese artillery was distinguished by its impressive size and low practical orientation. The described crossbow could scare the enemy rather than really hit. After all, a dart 3 meters long, and even tied with a rope, could hardly fly a long distance. Apparently, the weapon was designed to hit close targets.

Later, hand crossbows began to be used, which were distributed to neighboring countries. The release of Chinese weapons was accompanied by magical rituals and timed to coincide with the seasons.

In the XI century, crossbows with more complex technical characteristics began to appear. Multi-beam structures of this time are also known.

The Chinese, on the other hand, created multiply charged crossbows to confront the barbarians. Such weapons were characterized by weakness and inaccuracy, but a high rate of fire. Mentions of repeating crossbows are found from 121 BC.

In the 3rd century, a shop crossbow was invented, later called the “fast dragon machine”. It was used until the 19th century. The shooter could fire 10-12 arrows in 15 seconds. For greater effectiveness, arrows were sometimes treated with poison.

How does it work?

Multi-shot crossbow shoots as follows. The bowstring is pulled, the bolt from the magazine goes into the gutter. When triggered, the arrow flies out of the groove. Having made a shot, the shooter moves the lever, the next arrow from the magazine is ready.

Today's is compact. Its advantage over the bow is that the crossbow can be kept cocked for a long time. The quality of the shot does not decrease from this.

Gradually, the design of the Chinese repeating crossbow changed and improved. More convenient models are being produced now. Gun shops offer a wide range of shooting enthusiasts. Repeating crossbows are especially popular.

How to use?

First of all, it should be said about the shortcomings of this type of weapon. There are two of them:

• No noise. When fired, the crossbow emits a pop.
• The gun does not shoot long distances.

At the heart of multiply charged designs are shoulders that turn. To cock a weapon, you need to take it by one shoulder, pull it all the way, then return your shoulders to their original position and shoot.

The effectiveness of the shot will be determined by the physical strength of the shooter. The rate of fire will increase, but the efficiency will remain minimal.

Repeating crossbow: we make weapons with our own hands

Among amateur crossbowmen, it has become popular to make weapons on their own. Doing this at home is quite difficult. The basis for such weapons is the same as the traditional model. To design a crossbow, you need:

• make a drum;
• make a bowstring;
• know how to load weapons.

A detailed description and drawings can be found on specialized sites and in the relevant literature.

Algorithm for firing a homemade weapon:

1. The device is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise to engage with the descender.
2. Turn the other way. The string will stretch, the next arrow will be set in firing position.
3. Shot directly. At the same time, the bowstring fires a projectile.

With this scheme, reloading is carried out as quickly as possible, the rate of fire increases.

shooting technique

The process of shooting from any crossbow includes three stages:

• String tension.
• Bolt placement. The shooter loads the weapon, the bolt fits into the chute.
• Aim and shoot. The shooter puts the gun on his shoulder, aims and fires.

When using a weapon, you must observe safety precautions, in no case leave it loaded and cocked. Shooting empty or up is prohibited. It is not allowed to use shells from other guns. Leaving a weapon unattended is also unsafe. The technical condition of the device should be checked regularly.

Subject to these simple rules, shooting from a crossbow will be an exciting activity that will bring only positive emotions.

being at the exhibition "Hunting and Fishing in Rus' 2010" held from 18 to 21 March at LenExpo, I found a small stand, where the sister of a certain designer from the city of Tula was present
who developed a very, very curious crossbow pattern.

with its small size it is easy to charge with the help of a cocking of just one lever, while the interchangeable bow has a tension of 90 kg...

decided to search the net, what kind of miracle invention is this ..

turned out to be called Crossbow Sagittarius and developed which Rafail Dmitrievich Khlynin
although according to other sources he developed a crossbow and received a patent for it Andrey Averin and the crossbow is called swift

some details are available

at the exhibition for such a crossbow they wanted 37 thousand rubles.
at the same time, as it turned out, they have been selling their toys for the third year already, at the beginning the price tag was 25,000 rubles, and now it has grown ...

Distinctive features of the crossbow:

1. The highest rate of fire of the available crossbows. It is achieved due to the cocking lever and a convenient, quick-release cassette with arrows. The height-adjustable cheek pad located on the magazine allows you to quickly and effectively aim.
2. Minimum cocking effort. Achieved by a lever system Does not require the use of a roller system to reduce traction or other cocking devices. This makes it possible to use the crossbow for children, women, people suffering from sciatica and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system, as well as the disabled.
3. High reliability. Achieved by a five-fold margin of safety for all parts and components of the crossbow, due to the use of high-quality steels and design features.
4. A quick-detachable bracket with arcs and a quick-detachable stock allow you to assemble and disassemble the crossbow in a few seconds.
5. Ability to fire with any type of optical sights (for pneumatics and weapons) and without them. It can be equipped with one of the best, lightest and cheapest brackets for any optics, which has passed a full cycle of comparative tests on weapons in the conditions of the Tula Arms Plant.
6. Sighting bar with fine adjustment. It is possible to adjust the range by clicking on the latch of the aiming bar lifting disk, depending on the change in range. The design of the aiming device guarantees the impossibility of knocking down the sight when firing.
7. Low cost of consumables. In the manufacture of our products, we do not use foreign components or crossbows (made in China, Malaysia, etc.), which are used by some manufacturers as blanks for their crossbows. We use metal arcs made of high-quality spring steel, which, in the conditions of Russia, if it is necessary to purchase them, makes them cheap.
8. Automatic fuse. You have the option to use it or disable it.
9. The possibility of unloading a crossbow without a shot.
10. We use only high quality walnut for the handle and handguard, not plastic, which makes them warm and comfortable. The release of harmful substances is excluded, which is possible when using low-quality plastics.
11. The weight of the crossbow is optimal for stabilizing aimed shooting, both in shooting ranges and in the field (it should not be very light)
12. The crossbow is certified (unlike most crossbows sold) and does not apply to throwing weapons, therefore it does not require additional licenses and permits.

The crossbow has no analogues in terms of functionality. Crossbows appeared, shooting arrows, balls and harpoons at the same time. A ball-shooting crossbow does not provide the required accuracy and will never compare to an air pistol, this is an extra, unnecessary feature for a crossbow. Our crossbow can also shoot with a harpoon from other manufacturers, but this type of arrow is prohibited by GOST, and with possible forensic tests such a crossbow will be recognized as a weapon, so we do not produce this type of arrows and do not complete crossbows with them.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS:

The span of the arcs is about 450 mm.
The length of the crossbow with the butt is 700 mm.
The length of the crossbow without the stock is 390 mm.
Crossbow height - 190 mm.
The weight of a crossbow with a butt without arrows is about 2 kg.
The tension force of the bowstring is up to 20 kg.
Arrow range - 100 m.
Sighting range with arc force 19.9kg - 20 m.
Sighting device - with fine adjustment.
Possibility of installation of an optical sight - is available.
The device for emphasis of a cheek for exact shooting - is available.
Removable cassette for arrows - available.
Automatic fuse - available.
Type of block with arches - quick-detachable.
Lock strength - 160 kg.
The preparation time for firing after transportation in disassembled form is 10 seconds.
Cocking type - non-removable system of levers.
Rate of fire (shots per minute) - 6.
Walnut handle available.

and besides that
video with multi-shot crossbow Sagittarius