John Armstrong influenced contemporary rifle signed "Richard Miller" on a brass inlaid panel on the barrel. "MLN" inscribed on the wrist escutcheon. Dick Miller (b. 1944) from the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area began building muzzle loading firearms in 1958 and is an active member and supporter of the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association and Contemporary Longrifle Association.

Very fine with original finish, attractive aged patina on the silver, crisp engraving and carving, and generally some handling and storage type wear including a small flake absent on the stock on the left at the breech. The set trigger is difficult to set (possibly from dried grease), but otherwise it is mechanically fine.