Good point.  When I examined it, a young man carried it from the trunk
of a car up two flights of stairs.  I didn't try lifting it myself other
than rolling it over -- not sure my 53 year old back could take the
consequences anymore.  I would guess that it weighs no more than 100-125
lbs.

Dave 

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Subject: Re: Cannon / Swivel Gun identification

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