Abstract: The fore-end (12) of a crossbow stock is provided with a detachable prod (10) slidably engageable with and disengageable from the fore-end. A releasable lock in the form of a toggle linkage is provided for detachably securing the prod to the fore-end. Hook ends (50) on linkage arms (44) carried by the prod are engageable with pin connectors (52) on the fore-end. The toggle linkage includes an operating handle in the form of a stirrup (36) which projects forwardly of the prod when the linkage is in its locking position securing the prod to the stock.

Abstract: A crossbow stock has a stirrup pivotally mounted on the fore-end portion of the stock to pivot between a first position in which the stirrup extends longitudinally of the stock beyond the fore-end thereof and a second position in which the entire stirrup lies adjacent to the stock. In its first position, the stirrup can be used for holding the stock during cocking on the bow.

Abstract: A crossbow is provided with a magazine which holds several bolts. A plurality of open-sided channels defined by the magazine receive the bolts. The magazine is mounted on a stock of the crossbow for rotation to move successive bolts into a firing position.

Abstract: A cross bow stock comprises a butt which is pivotally connected with the fore end portion and also connected with cocking means so that the butt can be used as a lever to cock the bow. Hooks for engaging the string are guided for movement along a path which extends along the fore end portion of the stock. Over the major part of the path, the hooks project above an upper surface of the fore end portion but, towards the front of the stock, the path diverges downwardly from the upper surface of the fore end portion, so that the hooks are moved clear of the path of the string and bolt when the bolt is fired.