Shelhamer chin strap, signature treatment 1940 & on, named after Tom Shelhamer who did stock work for A.O. Niedner's shop in Dowagiac, Michigan. Have seen this same chin strap treatment on a Franz Sodia 98 Mauser from Ferlach that I have as well. I think it originated in Germany/Austria but was a signature detail used by Shelhamer after 1940 and became known as the Shelhamer chinstrap. It is a nice feature that make a custom stock stand out. I have been building up a 8x68S and should be shooting soon, Can't wait!

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