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Very nice rifle, but by God that was one hell of a woman!


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Bob: Maybe you should poat some more pics of the rifle! smile


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Yep! We definitely need updated pics!


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I cannot believe I am just finding this thread. I have to agree, it's one of the best threads ever on the campfire. What a great couple they were. I will be getting those books and DVD's from the museum for my winter reading and watching.

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Thank you all for such an excellent, excellent thread!

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Each latter day inferior
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I too would like to see more of the Mauser. Thanks for a great thread.

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This is a great thread.


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Originally Posted by jpb
Originally Posted by BFaucett
The rifle is still safely in my possession although I have to very shamefully confess that I haven't shot it yet even after all these years. (Hanging my head in shame.)

Ye Gods, Bob!

Find out when Osa's next birthday is, then set aside this date to shoot that rifle!

Take pictures for us. Post them here! grin

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Osa Leighty Johnson, Birth: Mar. 14, 1894 Chanute Neosho County Kansas, USA: Death: Jan. 7, 1953 New York New York, USA

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yeah i know old thread BUT:

#1 its a hell of a thread, one of the best on the 'fire and
#2 i see Tom Turpin has an article about the rifle in the Winter 2013 African Hunting Gazette that showed up in my mailbox today grin


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I liked this one too.


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Enjoyed reading through this thread once again.

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Originally Posted by rattler
yeah i know old thread BUT:

#1 its a hell of a thread, one of the best on the 'fire and
#2 i see Tom Turpin has an article about the rifle in the Winter 2013 African Hunting Gazette that showed up in my mailbox today grin


Thanks for bumping it up Rattler, I missed it when it was originally posted. A very worthy read.



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yeah i know old thread BUT:

#1 its a hell of a thread, one of the best on the 'fire and
#2 i see Tom Turpin has an article about the rifle in the Winter 2013 African Hunting Gazette that showed up in my mailbox today grin


Thanks for bumping it up Rattler, I missed it when it was originally posted. A very worthy read.



no problem.....was debating whether to start a new thread or bump this one and when i saw it had been over a year since its been brought up i figured best to bump it rather than risk loosing it laugh


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Great thread, I remember the first time too.


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BTE on the African Forums in my opinion


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I miss this thread! Was thinking about it the other day! the quinessential african rifle for sure! Thanks for bump! Osa is wifey's hero!!! Has her pic in her bedroom!!!

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Just so we don't have to go all the way back to find the photo's, check it out. Beautiful! What a story!!

Originally Posted by BFaucett
I purchased this rifle from the seller on December 10. I'll probably receive it in the next 2 or 3 weeks. In the meantime, I thought I would post the seller's description of the rifle and the seller's photos. When the rifle comes in I'll take some new photos and post them.

Cheers!
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Category: Rifles - African Dangerous Game Magazine - Mauser Rifles Sporters Pre War
Title: Osa Johnson's 9.3x62 Type A Mauser
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This is a highly desirable Oberndorf Mauser Type A in 9.3 X 62 owned by the famous explorer and film maker, Osa Johnson. Together with her husband Martin Johnson, she pretty much invented the wildlife documentary. Her book, "I Married Adventure", was made into a movie in 1940 starring Mrs. Johnson as herself. Google Osa to learn more about her life and the museum devoted to her exploits. Rifle is inlaid in platinum on the barrel, "Specially made for Chas. Heyer & Co. Nairobi". Comes with letter from auction house that handled her estate at the time of her death in 1953, identifying this rifle by serial number.

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Little ol' me on my recent visit to the museum.
(photo taken on November 22, 2008)


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Thanks for the bump. Thought about her recently while shooting my 9.3x62. Classic rifle classy woman. Pin up girl for the fire.


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Great bump.


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"I Married Adventure" by Osa Johnson is a must read IMHO.


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