Thanks for all the comments guys.
Osprey- the critter on the box head was taken fron a part horse part dragon carving on a Lancaster rifle. This creature is often called a "$#*! horse". What it's significance is I don't know for sure but it would make a great topic.
Whaleman- I've seen enough
near pristine rifles by some of the best old timers to say yes. Though as a general rule no. Just like today is it not.
The triggers. The front trigger is basically reforged. At bright red heat, the curl is straitened, then the trigger is flattened making it much wider. Then a more substantial curl is bent in. The rear is just bent a few times and filed to shape. The trick with small parts is that they cool fast so you only get 2 whacks before you need to reheat. Three hits with a hammer and you buy a new part and try again. Ask me how I know.
The decoration just beneath the plate is nothing more than drilling a hole and detailing around it.
Clearly reharden your bearing points when you're done.
