This Spanish Miquelet lock escopeta was captured from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s baggage at the battle of Cerro Gordo, during the Mexican War. It was captured by men serving under General David Twiggs.
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This Spanish Miquelet lock escopeta was captured from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s baggage at the battle of Cerro Gordo, during the Mexican War. It was captured by men serving under General David Twiggs.
Alamo Collection