I've decided to change part of my design. I don't believe the slanted checker is pleasing to the eye .I cut a practice plate a 7/8" copper pipe the gun barrel is 9/16th".I think I want to do a spiral one direction.I am thinking of inlaying fine sliver into the barrel In which I've never done. Then in the spiral I will incorporate the caliber and a name for the piece. and then as I will think about the sides and butt of the derringer.
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