From the June 10, 2013, Hampton Roads (Va.) Daily Press by Mark Sty. John Erickson.
Photo of the rifle accompanies the article with the mark of the 115th Virginia Regiment of Hampton Volunteer Rifle Co. on its barrel.
It is a rare rifle which tells the story of Elizabeth City County militia who fought overwhelming odds on June 25, 1813 at the Battle of Hampton.
It was made by noted gunsmith Archibald Rutherford of Harrisonburg in 1811. His rifles were a lot more accurate than the smoothbore muskets of the time. It was carried into battle by a member of Captain Richard B. Servants company of 75 elite Hampton volunteer "Riflemen."
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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