I had a great visit with Jens Ziegenhahn today at his gun shop in Zella-Mehlis. We spent most of the morning going over engraving ideas, and he photocopied some examples from books I brought. Then we picked the wood; he selected about 8 blanks for me to choose from, and I tabbed one that I hope will have great marbleing. The Turkish blank is air-dried and big enough to supply both the stock and splenter forearm.
Then we measured me for stock dimensions. Jens took an Essentia sidelock off the shelf to determine my LOP, cast and drop at comb and heel. Not a bad try gun! My LOP was 370 mm, or 14.5 inches, with my favorite coat and vest on for proper fit.
The checkering will be 26 LPI, in a diamond pattern, where uncut portions within the checkering make a diamond shape.
Of course, my camera battery was dead, but Jens took some photos and will send them to me. I got to see my roughed barrels, made by Merkel in Suhl about 5 kilometers away. The barrels are 28 inch, choked 1/2 and Full, and are ready to be polished and blued.
I will post pics when I can.
Scotty