Only an estimated 1,700 of these rifles were manufactured in Richmond around 1812-1821. Virginia was the only state in the early republic to establish their own armory for the state militia. The design of the Second Model flintlock rifle was influenced by the Harpers Ferry rifles of this period. They are among the earliest military rifles manufactured in the U.S. Some were later issued in their original flintlock form to Virginia volunteers at the start of the Civil War, while others were altered to percussion. "RICHMOND/1818" marked at the tail of the lock and "VIRGINIA" at the center. It has the standard rifle sights and brass furniture including the correct Second Model patch box.

Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration, with artificially applied brown patina and artificial flash pitting at the breech, heavy brown patina on the balance of the barrel, scattered light pitting, and old refinished blue finish visible on the lock with visible markings. Brass retains pleasing golden aged and bright patinas. Stock is also good as sanded and refinished, with scattered dents and scratches, a few light chips, a discreetly repaired split in the wrist, and a crack ahead of the lock. Mechanically fine.