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.
Miniature sculpted by Toma Axelsson. Studio Miniatures painted by Andres Amian.
Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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