Thanks, so much for the replies. I realize I was not clear in exactly what I want, that is a triangular shaped inlay that curls around over the tip of the forend, as per many shotgun forend inlays, whether they be ebony, horn or ivory. The two long sides of the triangle would be curved inwards somewhat. It's the type Keith described.
I'd like to be able to speak with a gunsmith/stocker who has done these about some details I have in mind concerning the shaping and inletting. But, absent that I may decide to go ahead with my own ideas.
One of the things i'm thinking is about undercutting the inlet and sort of dovetailing the ebony piece into the inlet. Kind of hard to put into words, but if done the way I envision it would have to slide forward to ever come out. I wonder if they were ever done that way, originally.(?)
First thing I have to do is look more closely at it to determine if the checkering patterning will allow this type inlay.
