Original U.S. Spanish-American War Captured Mauser Cartridge from Captain Cook of USS Brooklyn with Provenance Envelope - Dated July 3rd, 1898 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) We are unclear as to

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Year of Manufacture: 1850 - converted c

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Captured Mauser Cartridge from Captain Cook of USS Brooklyn with Provenance Envelope - Dated July 3rd, 1898 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) We are unclear as toOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous souvenir of the Spanish American War, a captured Mauser cartridge supposedly taken by Captain Francis A. Cook of the USS Brooklyn, which became famous for defeating the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. Not Available for Export. The provenance envelope that comes with it reads: Mauser shell + bullet from Capt. Cook of the Brooklyn Taken from one of Cerveras fleet After its defeat in