The fact that the Lewis and Clark expedition was not exterminated by the natives has been attributed to this rifle. When the group met a new group of hostiles they would demonstrate the rifle. It is thought that the natives thought better of attacking them in case they had enough rifles for the entire expedition.
The fact that the Lewis and Clark expedition was not exterminated by the natives has been attributed to this rifle. When the group met a new group of hostiles they would demonstrate the rifle.
It is thought that the natives thought better of attacking them in case they had enough rifles for the entire expedition.