Thank you for this thread! I just finished Osa's book, "I Married Adventure" (first edition copy) and am still in awe of the things that she and Martin were able to accomplish.
As to the rifle, I am glad that you are keeping it "as is". From her book, it is not always clear which rifle she preferred, but there were several double rifles in .450 cal as well as magazine rifles mentioned.
She was evidently quite a good shot as she was responsible for obtaining quite a bit of the camp meat and stopped several charges of DG while Martin filmed.
A remarkable woman in a remarkable time.
Ed
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