Is the cannon still loaded?  Could be an indicator of
the last use and general purpose e.g. signaling or
offensive purposes.

One of those tasks for the new person in the office.

Rory Krupp



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> Another thing that seems to be missing is a "tail."
> 
> A swivel gun would have to have an arm or " tail,"
> so the gun could be
> swiveled or aimed.
> 
> Some swivel guns would also have a yoke, or cradle
> to hold them.  In such
> an arrangement, the yoke would have the mounting
> stem or pivot piece and
> not the gun itself.
> 
> How much does this gun weigh?  To be picked up and
> manhandled into position
> on a ship's railing in any kind of sea, a swivel gun
> can't be too heavy.
> 
> Carl Barna
> Lakewood, CO
>