This pistol crossbow features a thin burnished steel prod which imitates a damask pattern that passes through the varnished walnut stock secured by side-screwed bow irons. The bowstring is made of twisted cord. There is an iron bolt rest and adjustable backsight and foresight. There is a metal bolt clip. The lock mechanism is intact and has an adjustable set trigger. The trigger guard is rounded and engraved with a flower on the underside. Behind the sight is a small silver medallion decoratively etched and with a double headed eagle holding a sword in relief. The crossbow is accompanied by three later bolts, one without its point.

The walnut stock is straight and square in cross-section with a gun-shaped butt with a checkered pattern on the neck of the butt. The front of the stock is reinforced with metal plates on the sides. The curved steel bow is wedged into the front of the stock. The bowstring and cradle are a later addition. There is a metal sight fork at the front and a metal folding rear sight above the trigger with four diopter holes. There is a small rounded protrusion at the front most likely used for support while spanning. The iron parts show signs of corrosion and are pitted. The lock mechanism is missing the nut and spring but has a integrated iron spanning lever. There is a circular metal trigger guard. The maker's name "Harcourt Ipswich" has been engraved.

The maple stock is straight and square in cross-section with a gun-shaped butt. The front of the stock is reinforced with iron on the sides with a decorative inlays on top and on the sides above the trigger. The curved steel bow passes through the front of the stock and is secured with bow irons. The bowstring and cradle are a later addition. There is a metal sight fork at the front with the string seemingly an newer addition and a metal folding rear sight above the trigger in which the screw and nut of the hinge have been replaced. There is a pyramidal spike at the front used for support while spanning. The iron parts show signs of corrosion and are pitted. The lock mechanism is a single prong nut made of iron. There is a circular iron trigger guard and integrated iron spanning lever.

This Italian bullet crossbow features a walnut stock curved at the front with decorative engravings. The slender curved metal prod with a decorative rib cutout in the middle on the outside along its entire length passes through the front of the stock and is secured by bow irons. There is a double-stamped mark on the top. The front sight fork is made of metal as well as the folding rear sight shaped like an arch. The bowstring and cradle are missing. The old collection number sticker is attached to the side of the stock. The metal trigger guard is of lever type with an iron bail/handle and missing the knob on the end.

This Rüstung crossbow has a heavy steel prod that tapers towards the end and passes through the stock secured by hemp cord. On the inside on the right of the prod there is a stamp of a wheel mark with a sun burst. The bowstring made of braided hemp cord is in original condition with gilded cord anchors. There is a rounded metal suspension also secured to the front of the stock with hemp string. There are green woolen pom poms around the prod as well as one on the end of the trigger lever. The slender wooden stock is completely veneered in bone inlays with intricate decorations. There are scrolling tendrils, castles, a hunting scene with men on horse, a stag, a hare, bears, a bird, and dragons all found in the elaborate landscape. On the underside of the stock near the nut, the maker's name "J. B. Senior f." (Johann Bensheimer Senior fecit) is engraved. The lock mechanism is a rolling nut with a multi-axle lock. The nut is made of antler and functions on the original cord pivot. Below this is a band of green fabric. There is also a bolt clip made of horn. On the sides of the butt and the cheek-rest are simple inlays of horn grayish-brown in colour with a bone butt cap. There is a curved piece on the underside has the year "1569" and the double cross pattée stamped. The bolt clip and trigger guard are new.

The balance crossbows features a long wooden stock with metal fittings that are not made from iron. The slender curved steel bow passes through the middle of the stock which has metal plates on each side around the prod. The string is made of wire. The bolt rest is carved into the stock and reinforced with metal. Below this is the hand rest. The heavy butt plate is shaped like an acorn. The lock mechanism is a set trigger with a metal harp-shaped trigger guard and a defective claw lock.

This crossbow features a thick bellied stock of varnished walnut. The original steel bow has been repainted with yellow string on the ends and passes through the front of the stock and is secured by a screwed-on mount. The bowstring is new. There is a small circle suspension ring attached to the top of the stock. The bolt rest is inlaid bone. There is a folding metal rear sight. There is an iron bolt holder. The lock mechanism is a set trigger with a harp shaped metal trigger guard and an intact folding lock with safety lever. Crossbows in this style were used by Bavarian shooting clubs such as those in Nuremberg and Munich until the 1920s.

This German stonebow features a curved slender iron prod secured to the iron stock. There is a damaged string of hemp cord which is a replacement. The front sight fork is attached to the front of the stock. The wooden butt is symmetrical with decorative engraved bone inlays of flowers, scrolling tendrils, and a large medallion on each side with a different animal. There is a small stamp on the stock possibly a maker's mark of indecipherable shape.

The walnut stock is rectangular with iron fittings and bone inlays of circles and diamonds. The bolt rest at the front of the stock is inlaid bone. A double-layered steel prod passes through the front of the stock and is secured with braided hemp cord and surrounded by green pom poms. The bowstring is made of twisted hemp cord. The metal trigger guard is lever shaped and wrapped in cord. Above this are the lateral support lugs for the spanning lever. The lock mechanism is a single axle rolling nut with a metal nut and bolt clip.

The walnut stock is slightly bellied in the middle with iron fittings. The steel prod corded with braided hemp cord and green wool trim passes through the front of the stock and is secured with bow irons. Pom poms of green and green, whit, and red surround the prod. The bowstring is also made of braided hemp cord. A metal suspension ring is riveted to the front of the stock. The bolt rest is inlaid with bone and decoratively engraved with flowers and foliage. Around the butt there are bone and wood inlays in black and white in geometric patterns. There is a metal rear sight. There are lateral support lugs for the spanning lever. The lock mechanism is a set trigger that is defective with an iron nut and small curved trigger guard connecting from the stock directly to the hand rest that has been replaced. The bolt holder has also been repaired.

The crossbow is made of ebony slightly bellied in the middle. It is veneered on the sides and top with blackened bone inlays. A brighter bone inlay is used for the bolt rest as well as the decorations near the butt on top and on the sides in the form of trophy bundles. The cheek rest features a portrayal of Wilhelm Tell and his son hunting with a crossbow and catching a fish. Some of the bone inlays have been replaced. A steel bow corded with braided hemp string is secured to the front of the stock with hemp cord. The original green pom poms surround the hemp string. The bowstring is also made of hemp cord slightly frayed. A metal suspension is riveted on the front of the stock. The sight is missing. The lock mechanism is a set trigger with intact iron flap lock and a curved iron trigger guard.