Philippine Constabulary Rifle
When I first visited San Antonio after my son had been transferred there with the U.S. Air Force, I never dreamed I would develop a new collecting interest that would lead to owning an extremely rare military rifle. It all began during one of my earliest trips to the city to visit him. He took me to some historical places that he knew I would like. One of these was the bar at the Menger Hotel. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Menger Hotel is one of the best-known and oldest hotels in the state of Texas. It continues to cater to travelers today and is said to be home to several resident ghosts.
Opened by William Menger on February 1, 1859, the hotel was constructed on the site of
