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These 500-Year-Old Cannons May Help Unravel the Mysteries of the Coronado Expedition
The 16th-century artifacts were found during excavations in Arizona. Researchers say they may be the oldest firearms ever ...
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Oldest firearms ever found in US were abandoned by Spanish in 16th-century battle against Native Americans
Two cannons found at a site dating to 1541 in Arizona may be the oldest surviving firearms in the U.S. They were abandoned by ...
Oldest-Known US Firearm Discovered in Arizona by Archaeologists—'Priceless'
The weapon was recovered from an archaeological site associated with a famous colonial era expedition searching for lands of gold.
16th-Century Spanish Cannons Found in Arizona, Could Be US’s Oldest Firearms
Two 16th-century cannons discovered at an archaeological site in Arizona are thought to be the oldest firearms found in the United States, according to a study. The weapons, identified as hackbuts or ...