The rectangular box is an English stylistic thing. It's probably hard to see in the photo, but the box is "pierced" by the wire. This is a method used by English (and others) to break up one element into another.
Curtis.... I did make the trigger. I don't have any plans on producing the side plates. I do plan on floating the idea to someone who might be amenable to that endeavor. I just don't have the time, resources, or inclination to undertake it. I'd also like to make some other patterns.....
John... Thank you. The "dots" are round silver wire. The larger ones are 18ga, the smaller ones are 20ga. The wire is worked to a point, then a couple nicks are made with a straight chisel to act as anchors, low on the shaft. They are then cut to length, about 3/16" or so. The stock is stabbed with a thin awl to create the hole for the wire. The wire is placed in the hole, gently tapped until it's just proud of the wood surface, then the wood is wetted to swell the wood around the wire, and anchor it in place. The wire is then filed flush to the wood (after it's dry) with a fine file. Hope that all makes sense..... If I still have it by Lewisburg or Dixon's, I'll gladly bring it, but sincerely hope it's found a new home by then 😬...
Ed
