That would not be safe, at all. Or stable. You should contact local police or military units to either render the device inert or destroy it. As it stands, it represents a significant and dangerous liability.
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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris Garst
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 10:56 AM
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Subject: Question regarding cannon ball
Good Morning all:
In our collections we have a 6# cannon ball that still has its fuse.
We suspect it is still filled with gunpowder also. It was recovered during a metal detector survey last fall and may date to the Civil War era. We have been getting mixed messages regarding the safety of having such an item in our collection. Does anyone know about the safety and stability of such an item?
Thank you
Chris Garst
Kansas Historical Society