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Rolly, Good deal. I think you'll enjoy it. Here's a little summary about the time period covered in "Four Years in Paradise": "The second and longest trip, from 1924 to 1927, was partially supported by the American Museum of Natural History. During this trip the Johnsons spent much of their time in northern Kenya at their home by a lake they dubbed Paradise, at Mount Marsabit. This provided them the opportunity to film migrating animals in a variety of situations. In January 1927, they attempted to climb Mount Kenya. After reaching 12,000 feet, the Johnsons and several others developed high fevers and had to be carried off the mountain. Osa, who fell unconscious, spent six weeks recovering from pneumonia and high-altitude illness. This period is covered in Martin's "Safari" (1928) and Osa's "Four Years in Paradise" (1941), and in their film "Simba" (1928). http://www.scripophily.net/marjohafexco.htmlCheers! -Bob F.
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I thought some here might enjoy seeing a few photos of Osa with other rifles: "Osa pictured in the Serengeti with her new Springfield rifle, 1928." Winchester Model 1895 in .405 Winchester Winchester Model 1895 in .405 Winchester Thomas Bland double rifle in .470 Nitro Express (Black Rhino on the ground) Possibly her Mauser in 9.3x62 - can't tell for sure. [img] http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa/m198512570218-a.jpg[/img] Possibly her Mauser in 9.3x62 - can't tell for sure. I'd say Osa had pretty good taste when it came to rifles!! Cheers! -Bob F. More Wonderful pictures
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What a great thread, great rifles, great photos!
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FYI for those wondering.
Martin Johnson (October 9, 1884 � January 13, 1937) and his wife Osa Johnson (n�e Leighty, March 14, 1894 � January 7, 1953) were adventurers from Kansas, United States.
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Sikorsky S-38 "Osa's Ark"Sikorsky S-39 "Spirit of Africa"
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Bob, do you have any concept how jealous I am? I mean even the slightest inkling? Put the old beauty to good use!
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Bob, do you have any concept how jealous I am? I mean even the slightest inkling? Put the old beauty to good use! +1 ! We all know how hard it is to actually wear out a Mauser -- but I would really like to see you try! (and I'll bet Osa would appreciate the rifle being worked as intended!). Don't let that rifle languish in a safe too much! John
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One photo seems to have a .405 Winchester and a British double in the scabbard.
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Coool, A sikorski painted like the Nuges bronco!
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What a GREAT thread, and a great rifle. thanks, Bob.
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Great score dude! Obviously jealous. Would you mind divulging where you ran across that piece? 1Minute
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Happy Holidays Bob!
I just found this thread and its fantastic! I'm sure Todd is anxious as well to receive it...Simple incredible! Congrats my friend!
Aloha,
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Howdy Roland! Yeah, Todd is very excited about it! He can hardly wait to see it. Of course, I'm anxious to see it too!
Happy Holidays to you and yours too!
Cheers! -Bob F.
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