This heavy metal bolt crossbow featured a steel prod, and on the right a smith mark "T" within a circle with four points, decorated with green woolen pompoms. In the front, crossbows of this build usually featured a suspension ring, however not this one. The stock is made out of grained wood, with the entire underside and the edges on both sides applied with grey brown horn, and on the top, bone-inlaid with a raised side-inserted bolt bridge, bone butt plate, the sides richly inlaid with mother-of-pearl (nacre) and bone, giving the sides a shine. The nut is carved from horn, with a multi-axle lock with many axles seen from both sides, and a double set trigger. The Nussfaden is engraved with details and backed by red velvet. The rear sight consists of polished metal, possibly added at a later date.
This massive steel bow has a massive extended bolt guide, with a curved profile and hemp string. The prod is secured in the bow with detailed metal plating, and sparse metal inlays in place. A small ring resembling a goat-eye screw in a different colored wood to the stock is up in the front, along the bolt guide down with the metal catch. The stock has an extended part other than the metal tipped butt, which may be a crossbow handle. The trigger guard is shaped with indents possibly for the fingers.
Hermann Historica notes that the trigger guard, catch cover, and transverse pin made of nickel silver. The crossbow was shouldered for firing, and the sight and rear shoulder rest are missing.
This crossbow has an adjustable steel prod clasped by iron mounts. There is a mark stamped near the mount, displaying three black triangles in a circle. The transverse pin appears to be in front of the prod rather than its usual position near the butt stock. The wooden stock is inlaid with most likely bone or ivory on both sides. The front of the stock is tapered with an iron block and the butt stock has spherical finial made of brass. It has a bolt channel carved with ebony and an iron hook for the string accompanied by a telescope-like rear sight. It has an iron trigger guard, and set trigger. The image also displays a steel-tipped wooden bolt along with the crossbow.
The crossbow has a steel prod and a string made of hemp which appears to be repaired during the time on the side. The suspension ring also appears to be made of steel and the binding is composed of chords. The stock is made of fruitwood and the top of it is stamped with two opposing small triangles. There is also a bolt groove made of bone on the stock. It is inlaid with ebony and ivory, forming a star motif on the butt stock. The crossbow has a iron set trigger, curved trigger guard, and trigger.
This crossbow has a thick steel prod and binding made of hemp with the string looped around the former. The wooden stock is inlaid with staghorn, displaying four hunting dogs and rabbits with dotted flowers and tulips and circle around the bolts outlined within diamond shaped lines. The nut and bolt clip are made of iron and there is a transverse pin attached to the stock . It also has an iron trigger and trigger guard.
This crossbow has a long adjustable steel prod bolted with a brass nut and a thin string. It has a bolt groove and a brass barrel with a wooden stock shaped like a rifle. The back of the stock engraved with dotted patterns and the butt stock is decorated with flower-shaped, hearts, diamond and circular figures. It has a circular iron trigger guard and trigger.
This double crossbow mechanism is inlaid with gold and has gold-painted silver knobs with the engravings of an octopus-like creature. The detailing on the knobs signify its mark of ornate craftsmanship from Jin and Chu regions. It has a rare double-barreled structure that allows for the simltaneous loading and firing of two arrows. The main receiver is cast in bronze with gold inlay and gold lines outline linear geometrical border above the bluish-green bronze oxide patina. The sides and back of the receiver are carved with gold inscriptions of archaic Chinese characters and the top of the bars appear to be gilded with animalistic silhouettes in gold.
This crossbow has a steel prod with a binding and string made of hemp. The top of the wooden stock is inlaid with horn. The lock mechanism appears to be made of iron. There is a black and white star painted on the butt stock. There is a groove beneath the trigger. It has a long iron trigger guard that is looped through a hole and an iron trigger.
This crossbow has a steel bow and a suspension ring. There are around six dark green pommels attached to the prod and a hemp string looped around it. The top of the wooden stock is inlaid with bone engraved with floral, spiral, and circular patterns and the part near the prod is carved with decorated patterns. The sides of the crossbow display the images of different animals such as a frog with drop-like patterns near the binding, a parrot surrounded by leaves within a panel near the nut followed by another panel that showcases a bird pecking on the leaves decorating it. The butt stock features ornamental with swan inspired patterns on the side and pine leaves on the top. The nut and bolt clip also appear to be made of steel. It also has a trigger guard, set trigger, and trigger.
This crossbow has a steel prod, a suspension ring, and a hemp string. The are four silken blue and yellow pommels hanging off the prod and two small pommels attached to the end of the prod binding.The top of the stock the appears to be inlaid with bone, showcasing leafy patterns with some clustered around the front of the crossbow. There is also a bolt groove near the the nut, possibly carved from horn with an iron fitting above. The side of the stock is sparsely decorated with diamond-shaped patterns containing three leaves within them. The top of the butt stock is also inlaid with floral motifs with the last one's outline resembling a doorway. This crossbow has a steel trigger guard and trigger underneath the butt stock.
The Museum notes that this crossbow was intended for hunting small game.
At the tip of this crossbow, there is a small metal ring as well as a forked sight. The metal prod is slightly bent out of shape. The bowstring seems original. This crossbow has a trigger guard.
The butt is wooden. The cheek rest is carved with bands of small stars and zigzag lines, which are partly worn away with use. There are also zigzag lines along the edges of the wood.
A typical Kugelschnepper, this crossbow is made entirely of metal except for the wooden butt.
On the tip of this crossbow there is a metal spike followed by a forked sight with two metal sticks pointing straight upwards. The prod is made of wrought iron and has its original bowstring. The stock is made of fruitwood. Lines are engraved lengthwise down the stock. On the top of the stock, there is an engraved brass plaque. The other metal furnishings of this crossbow are made of engraved iron. Also on the top of the crossbow, there is a decorated sight. There is a metal bulb on the top of the stock near the end. On the very end, the butt is made of metal, with a large knob.