SS,
Have you decided yet about the scallop? Can't remember if I sent all the scallop pics to you or not, so I'll post what I have here.
My preferred alternative on a Farquharson, I've got a larger pic of this, let me know if you want me to post it.
Here's a couple of Hagns that were scalloped on the rear. This first one is a Maurice Ottmar built rifle. I'm not sure if Maurice did the whole rifle or if he did either the metal or wood and someone did the other. I don't know who did the engraving.
This next Hagn is another Maurice Ottmar rifle with Roger Kehr's engraving skills, and shows a nice scalloped Hagn action.