Ghulails: Desi Slingshots market & manufecturers in Peshawar

[Survivalist]

I encountered these interesting market shops and bought 2 plain and one special ghulails.

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[Ka_Khan]

Beautiful pics brother.
'Ghulails' or slingshots depend on strong elastic materials, typically vulcanized natural rubber or the equivalent, and thus date back no further than the invention of vulcanized rubber by Charles Goodyear in 1839.
They have been used as a military weapon, but primarily by guerrilla forces due to the primitive resources and technology required to construct one. Such guerrilla groups included the Irish Republican Army; prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein released a propaganda video demonstrating slingshots as a possible insurgency weapon for use against invading forces.
Its a common 'weapon' of kids in our villages to hunt down small birds and fruits.In my early youth i used to make many kinds of them.
Now adays you can find the advanced one in Sitara market with steel frame.

[mujtabakhan]

Very Nice pictures and good share brother. really enjoyable :)

[bbiillaall]

lovely pics and info, thanks bro

[Survivalist]

Thanks brothers and especially ka-khan for shring nice info. I bought some from sitara market, problem is that tube rubber is not well connected to metal and sometimes detaches and smashes in face while shooting.

[Vik]

nice share.

[zeeshan1981]

Nice share

[Ameer]

This reminds of my old days of hunting sparrows with Ghulail, the hit probability was low. But then with experience, I always used to sneak under the tree shadows to get the closest contact range for a better hit. Another thing which actually worked was the acquisition of rounded pebbles rather than irregular one. One of our servants at that time used to make round clay balls for better hit %.

In short it was total fun.

[TYR]

Beautiful pics brother.
'Ghulails' or slingshots depend on strong elastic materials, typically vulcanized natural rubber or the equivalent, and thus date back no further than the invention of vulcanized rubber by Charles Goodyear in 1839.
They have been used as a military weapon, but primarily by guerrilla forces due to the primitive resources and technology required to construct one. Such guerrilla groups included the Irish Republican Army; prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein released a propaganda video demonstrating slingshots as a possible insurgency weapon for use against invading forces.
Its a common 'weapon' of kids in our villages to hunt down small birds and fruits.In my early youth i used to make many kinds of them.
Now adays you can find the advanced one in Sitara market with steel frame.

Ka Kahan Bro,

The pic of the modern sling shot that you have attached is the one found in Sitara market or different? plus, wats the price and any ammo available? (ball bearing type?)

[Survivalist]

Dear TYR, same slingshot available from Sitara Market for Rs. 50 to 250. Ammo can be bought separately, not seen in Sitara Market.

Ameer, true, we use to make clay balls in childhood for same purpose, both ammo was calle "Ghun-dara".

[mirzaw]

@Survivalist nice pictures dear

@Ka_Khan nice info bro

[Madham]

Always wanted to have a good Ghulail but couldn't....nice sharing survivalist brother

[Ameer]

I don't know about your style survivalist brother, but i always kept the V-FRAME sideways rather aiming through the V. It gave me good space to stretch the rubbers past my left eye and then bang (lolz). You really reminded me of those sweet moments.

[Survivalist]

Thanks Mirzaw, Madham & Ameer bros.

[Avais]

Good Show Survivalist brother. It reminds me my best conceal carry during my childhood to break the electric bulbs of my neighbours.

["King Of Kings"]

nice share bro, it took me back to my childhood,

regards,

[Ka_Khan]

@Survivalist the above pics shows you visited the famous 'Nimak Mandi' area.I am sure it tasted good. :)
Just to give you idea of International prices.

http://www.dougsoutdoors.com/sling-shots

[Black Commando]

Nice share brother

[Mehdi]

Dear Brothers,

Making ghulails and hunting with them has been one of my favourite hobbies in child hood and beyond,right through to college days.Even now I have a black widow sling shot.The power bands are worn out and I have ordered new ones from UK.I use marbles for ammo and they are fast, accurate and carry a lethal punch.Soft drink cans,fired cartridge shells and and an occasional tilliar are my usual targets.Plus wing shooting practice on flying crows is very challenging.

In olden times the inner tube of the bicycle the servants used was in great demand ,I always tried to get the tube changed so that I could make my ghulail rubbers from them. :)

Superb share.Thanks a lot for the revival of memories.

Mehdi

[Ali ahmed]

@Survivalist where can i get sling shot in lahore. Plzz help

[Ali ahmed]

where can i get ghulails(slingshot) in lahore

[Ali ahmed]

where can i get slingshot in lahore

[Ali ahmed]

Plzzz tell me where can i find ghulail in lahore

[Ali ahmed]

where can i find ghulails in lahore

[Ali ahmed]

plzzz tell me where can i find ghulails in lahore

[Denovo87]

plzzz tell me where can i find ghulails in lahore

from Nila Gumbad, bank square (same market where PARA is located).

[Ali ahmed]

thanks................

[HussainAli]

Dear Survivalist Bro, Nice pictures, and a wounderful buy ...

Regards...

[arsalan]

we used to make them by cutting V shape branch of tree. this V shape branch in our local language is called "Sangee). Shots were usually round stones. and in some special moments we made them with clay by putting cotton in it for toughness.
what a sweet memories you remind all of us.
Bundle of Thanks

[Survivalist]

@Survivalist where can i get sling shot in lahore. Plzz help Please check Malik Sons in basement of Arms Market Nila Gumbad. If you need desi one like in photos I can arrange for you.

[Afzaal]

thank you Survivalist brother for reminding me my childhood and my 1st weapon

[Masroor]

Very intresting Thread and Nice Share.