Dan,
First I would like to thank PhysDoc for posting the photographs.
The checkering pattern on the forend appears to be exactly as mine with the narrow border separating the two panels.
The square hole appears to be the same size as the one on my rifle, and in the same location on the guard bow.
The grip cap is different, mine is shaped very much like the steel caps that were used on Griffin & Howe rifles, but as I stated earlier, is made of horn.
The strong similarities of the two rifles does suggest they were constructed, or at least stocked by, the same person.
Thanks, and best regards,
Rick
