Oldest US Firearm Found: Coronado's Cannon in Arizona
Researchers in Arizona have discovered a bronze cannon linked to the 16th-century Vázquez de Coronado expedition, marking it as the oldest firearm found in the continental United States. The cannon, unearthed at a site in the Santa Cruz Valley, provides insights into the artillery used during the expedition and early Spanish-Native American interactions. The cannon was found in a Spanish structure and is believed to have been used offensively to breach walls. Further analysis is planned to determine its exact origins.