Interesting rendering of crossbow/shotgun combo

Bill Akins · December 2, 2013, 04:18 AM

Saw this online and thought it was interesting and do'able in reality for someone with the inclination. "The Mule" is a homemade weapon featured in Resistance: Burning Skies (PC game). Obviously it is a crossover of a crossbow and a double-barrel shotgun. Interesting concept isn't it?

Moderator Note: Bill Atkins has notified moderators that he has written permission to use this image.

Slugo · December 2, 2013, 05:24 AM

that's really cool! Besides shotguns and shooting, I love really good artwork...

Bill Akins · December 6, 2013, 01:16 PM

Sorry, I should have mentioned this in my original post.

I'd like to add that the above posted image is posted here by written permission of the artist who owns it. He gave me written permission to allow me to post it. His name is Sean Byers and this is his e mail:
[email protected]

You can view different viewing angles of Sean's image renderings of the crossbow/shotgun combo at this below link.....
http://www.seanbyers.com/weapons.php?link=2

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armoredman · December 6, 2013, 01:26 PM

Add brass fitting and you have a great steampunk weapon!

Seriously, it looks like something the Walking Dead would use, but I can't see how it couldn't be made to work. A stiffiner under the barrle to give the prods something to draw against might be a good idea, so as not to warp the barrels - just a thought. Love the artwork, Mad Max type weapon.

MTT TL · December 6, 2013, 01:40 PM

I am baffled as to how to reload that crossbow in a safe manner. Also wonder what would keep the bow from launching when firing the shot gun. The cheek piece as drawn looks worthless.

BigJimP · December 6, 2013, 07:40 PM

Now that is something else you need Slugo ......

jaguarxk120 · December 6, 2013, 08:14 PM

MTT TL chances are the bow is drawn when shooting the shotgun. Powder gas is bled off to bring the string back cocking the prod.

MTT TL · December 6, 2013, 08:25 PM

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Powder gas is bled off to bring the string back cocking the prod.

I completely missed the Garand style operating rod.

jaguarxk120 · December 7, 2013, 10:23 AM

When you are dealing with a computer generated image anything can be made to happen.
Just think a shotgun loaded with "smart shot", you shoot and never miss the target. That is on a computer screen.

December 2, 2013, 04:18 AM	#1
Bill Akins Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2007 Location: Hudson, Florida Posts: 1,135	Interesting rendering of crossbow/shotgun combo Saw this online and thought it was interesting and do'able in reality for someone with the inclination. "The Mule" is a homemade weapon featured in Resistance: Burning Skies (PC game). Obviously it is a crossover of a crossbow and a double-barrel shotgun. Interesting concept isn't it? Moderator Note: Bill Atkins has notified moderators that he has written permission to use this image. __________________ "This is my Remy and this is my Colt. Remy loads easy and topstrap strong, Colt balances better and never feels wrong. A repro black powder revolver gun, they smoke and shoot lead and give me much fun. I can't figure out which one I like better, they're both fine revolvers that fit in my leather". "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target". Last edited by Spats McGee; December 4, 2013 at 04:22 PM.

December 6, 2013, 01:16 PM	#3
Bill Akins Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2007 Location: Hudson, Florida Posts: 1,135	Sorry, I should have mentioned this in my original post. I'd like to add that the above posted image is posted here by written permission of the artist who owns it. He gave me written permission to allow me to post it. His name is Sean Byers and this is his e mail: [email protected] You can view different viewing angles of Sean's image renderings of the crossbow/shotgun combo at this below link..... http://www.seanbyers.com/weapons.php?link=2 . __________________ "This is my Remy and this is my Colt. Remy loads easy and topstrap strong, Colt balances better and never feels wrong. A repro black powder revolver gun, they smoke and shoot lead and give me much fun. I can't figure out which one I like better, they're both fine revolvers that fit in my leather". "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target".

December 6, 2013, 01:40 PM	#5
MTT TL Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2009 Location: Quadling Country Posts: 2,780	I am baffled as to how to reload that crossbow in a safe manner. Also wonder what would keep the bow from launching when firing the shot gun. The cheek piece as drawn looks worthless. __________________ Thus a man should endeavor to reach this high place of courage with all his heart, and, so trying, never be backward in war.

December 2, 2013, 05:24 AM	#2
Slugo Junior member Join Date: September 15, 2001 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,007	that's really cool! Besides shotguns and shooting, I love really good artwork...

December 6, 2013, 01:26 PM	#4
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	Add brass fitting and you have a great steampunk weapon! Seriously, it looks like something the Walking Dead would use, but I can't see how it couldn't be made to work. A stiffiner under the barrle to give the prods something to draw against might be a good idea, so as not to warp the barrels - just a thought. Love the artwork, Mad Max type weapon.

December 6, 2013, 07:40 PM	#6
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Now that is something else you need Slugo ......

December 6, 2013, 08:14 PM	#7
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	MTT TL chances are the bow is drawn when shooting the shotgun. Powder gas is bled off to bring the string back cocking the prod.

December 7, 2013, 10:23 AM	#9
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	When you are dealing with a computer generated image anything can be made to happen. Just think a shotgun loaded with "smart shot", you shoot and never miss the target. That is on a computer screen.