SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CAPTURED ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE SPANISH ARMORED CRUISER “INFANTA MARIA TERASA”, SANTIAGO, 1898.

This is a fine Spanish brevet of LeFaucheux 12mm army revolver made at the Spanish National Armory and so marked on right side of frame “OVEIDO 1867”; Serial No. 1983 on opposite side of frame. Gun retains strong traces of original finish and is in “as found” condition. According to pinfire expert and author Chris Curtis, and his definitive text Systeme LeFaucheux: Continuing the Study of Pinfire Cartridge Arms, these guns were made in small quantities and were issued to Spanish officers. This is one of the highest serial numbers noted. Inset brass plaque at bottom of left grip reads “MARIA TERASA / SANTIARGO / 1898”. The story of the capture of “Maria Terasa” and the Battle of Santiago is quite interesting and should be read PROVENANCE: From the estate of Walter K. Carter, East Blue Hill, Maine. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun retains about 50% thinning blue to plum finish on barrel and cylinder, scattered pitting and staining. Stocks are sound as is inset brass plaque which has a mustard colored patina. Mechanically, gun functions well with clean crisp bore. 52233-2 (600-1,000) – Lot 2030

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2030	$1,210.00	SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CAPTURED ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE SPANISH ARMORED CRUISER “INFANTA MARIA TERASA”, SANTIAGO, 1898. This is a fine Spanish brevet of LeFaucheux 12mm army revolver made at the Spanish National Armory and so marked on right side of frame “OVEIDO 1867”; Serial No. 1983 on opposite side of frame. Gun retains strong traces of original finish and is in “as found” condition. According to pinfire expert and author Chris Curtis, and his definitive text Systeme LeFaucheux: Continuing the Study of Pinfire Cartridge Arms, these guns were made in small quantities and were issued to Spanish officers. This is one of the highest serial numbers noted. Inset brass plaque at bottom of left grip reads “MARIA TERASA / SANTIARGO / 1898”. The story of the capture of “Maria Terasa” and the Battle of Santiago is quite interesting and should be read PROVENANCE: From the estate of Walter K. Carter, East Blue Hill, Maine. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun retains about 50% thinning blue to plum finish on barrel and cylinder, scattered pitting and staining. Stocks are sound as is inset brass plaque which has a mustard colored patina. Mechanically, gun functions well with clean crisp bore. 52233-2 (600-1,000) – Lot 2030 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CAPTURED ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE SPANISH ARMORED CRUISER “INFANTA MARIA TERASA”, SANTIAGO, 1898.