I finally made it to the Alamo earlier this month and quite thoroughly enjoyed the new Collections Center to the rear of the church that just opened March 3. The majority of the artifacts in the collection were donated to the people of Texas by Phil Collins, the musician, who became fascinated by the battle for independence while a child in England, and collected for years.
The photo, unfortunately obscured by window reflections that I did not notice until later, is a single-shot pistol with miquelet lock fashioned from the branch of a mesquite for the stock.
For a much better view, I suggest "y'all come visit the Alamo" in person.
The photo, unfortunately obscured by window reflections that I did not notice until later, is a single-shot pistol with miquelet lock fashioned from the branch of a mesquite for the stock.
For a much better view, I suggest "y'all come visit the Alamo" in person.