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More articles about the cannons
Pictures
https://www.texashistorytrust.org/t...coronado-and-houston-wall-gunsand-cannon

https://phys.org/news/2024-11-oldest-firearm-unearthed-arizona-bronze.html

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smar...es-of-the-coronado-expedition-180985688/
The two cannons are also known as hook guns or hackbuts. These were lightweight weapons that were relatively easy to transport on the backs of horses, mules or humans. When used in battle, they were typically placed on large, wooden tripods and probably fired by two men.

These are both Remington illustrations, and just that; not necessarily historical. Coronado's march through Arizona

The primary weapons here are pikes and swords



The soldiers here are carrying matchlock muskets with musket rests



The point is that, at least for this expedition, they were unlikely to be hauling heavy cannon but certainly may have had the hook guns
Interesting discussion of the 1540-1542 search for "Cibola"
https://southernarizonaguide.com/coronado-expedition/