Abstract: A pistol crossbow assembly is provided in which the bow is rotatably connected to the nose area of the gun so that it can lay substantially parallel to the plane of the gun when packaged. The assembly includes a gun having a frame, handle and trigger portion and a crossbow having a bow and string. Forwardly extending from the frame is the nose or barrel of the gun. In manufacture, the bow is pivotably connected to the nose or barrel so that it can rotate when a rotational force is applied thereto.