Hi Taylor,
This pores in the Walnut are very small, (very dense Walnut from Armenia) and there are many thin coats of oil. The wrist inlay along with the other furniture are molded from an original and somewhat dictated the shape of the butt stock. This was the parts set used in my most recent NMLRA seminar and are available from MLBS. The light refection of the fluorescent tubes created some distortion in the photos of the wrist. The wrist of this rifle, like most rifles in my collection is about 1.5 inches deep, 1.5 inches high and pretty much round in cross section. This dimension is large are compared with many American Flintlocks. Budget was another factor dictating the extent of the decoration. I was very pleased with the appearance and function of the CNC triggers machined for me by Alaska arms LLC. I wish I had this high quality Walnut, Lock and triggers when I fist started my interest in Jaeger Rifles thirty odd years ago. Having access to every good original Jaegers, helped understand a number of subtle details that Black and White photos had previously not disclosed. I am currently interested in the somewhat later, Rococo decorated rifles from Suhl. There is an original in my shop now and another that hopefully will find its way here for study.
