Here is my recently acquired [A.O.] Niedner Rifle Corporation [single line rollmark] rifle with Shelhamer stock. It started life with a pre-war OBERNDORF commercial 98 Mauser barrelled action in 7x57. The receiver ring was decoratively stippled and the bolt release swiss file checkered. The rifle was originally built to be used with the folding leaf iron sights, eventually the owner had a Noske No.4 4x Fieldscope mounted in a Redfield JR. one piece mount, but later drilled an additional hole and went to early Weaver 2 piece bases and 7/8 in. Weaver rings. The floorplate is hinged with a swiss file checkered push button release similar to a Model 70 WINCHESTER. The triggerguard is shaped and contoured beautifully. The trigger breaks like a glass rod at 2.75 lbs. The bolt is jewelled as are the raceways. The stock has the Shelhamer "signature chinstrap" [sic] detail just aft of the foward swivels under the forearm. The checkering is simple but expertly executed. The swivels studs and sling are both German imports through Townsend Whelen's National Target and Supply Co. The gripcap and buttplate are both horn with engraved screws. The wood is hardshell walnut and I believe it to be French, it took checkering well and the diamonds are still remarkably sharp for their age. The bluing is in excellent condition save for two areas near the muzzle that must have gotten some light freckling rust and some wunderkind took steel wool and thinned it. Otherwise the rifle would rate in the mid 90%'s with a perfect bore. PHOTOS TO FOLLOW. Warmest to all. Jerry
