Lewis and Clark's rifle

Ghost,.... I agree, the "lack of" any mention in regards to a new rifle or any of it's new "features" in form or function, would not have been a simple "oversight" of the memebers of the extended expedition in ther journals ('specialy Lewis).

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[Ohio Joe]

Unless Ambrose is all wrong in his dates, which I don't think he is, I would say the rifles (1803's) were there. :imo:

And I will also say, maybe they weren't part of the Corps of Discovery? :imo:

I am not convinced either way completely. In my case it may not be as important to me as it is to other's. My area of interest is the fur trade era of 1820 to 1840...

However, I do find it a very interesting subject, and realize the western fur trade was born from this expedition. It is an area that should be studied further by those who's interest is of that era, and can bring more overall knowledge to the table over the issue of weapons carried by the Corps of Discovery... :thumbsup: