That wrist inlay pic is about what I had in mind if I went in that direction. Something small and uncomplicated with an engraved border to accent it a bit. The ebony inlay with gold wire inlay is a good idea too. Hadn't thought of that one. An inlay of some sorts is probably the best way after rethinking it and it wouldn't be out of line here certainly.
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The grip was originally a separate piece, either horn, ebony, wood, etc. There is a slight inlet for it's length. The original trigger guard which looks unaltered, appears to have had it's pistol grip shaped tang inletted into it and then the carving took over from there and extended a ways down the straight stock bottom line. Probably providing both a slight extension of the pistol grip form as well as a style of period carving. Those links provide pics of what I believe was on the gun or at least something very close to it. Thank you for those!
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No marking what so ever on the action or barrel flats aside from the guns serial number. The serial number on the barrel is stamped up ahead of the flats on the bottom by the wedge loop. No 'inspectors or workers' marks, single digit letters or numbers,,nothing. I'm not familiar with the proof laws all that much but recall that pre 1891(?) Germany didn't require any proof. So perhaps this was made prior to the same situation in Prag-land.
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The lock plate is engraved 'J. Saml(Sami?) in Budweis'....retailer??
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Here's a couple of more pics of the rifle taken down. You can see how the forend stays attached to the action.
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