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Looking at the photos more carefully, it looks like all you would need to do is drill and tap for a scope and maybe take a dremel tool to those open sights and you would be ready to go. Ack!!!! Why not re-barrel it and stick the action in a McSwirly stock too!! Gad!
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Well, it's been about one year since I originally started this thread so I thought I would post an update. The small amount of preservation and restoration work the rifle needed has been finished for several months now. Don't worry you Mauser collectors..... NOTHING was done to distract from its history and heritage. It just needed a little tender loving care. The rifle is still at Todd's shop (my gunsmith) for now. I just haven't picked it up and brought it home with me yet. BUT, I'll let you in on a little secret..... Shhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone!  I left the rifle at Todd's shop so that a well-known gun writer could see, handle, and take photos of it. He and I have been corresponding for the last year or so concerning an article that he is doing on the rifle. (It does take time for a gun writer to get a publisher interested in the subject matter, do research, take photos and write an article!) Now, I can't say much more than that at this time. But, I believe that in 2010 you'll be able to buy a new issue of a publication that will feature an article on Osa's rifle. Don't worry..... When I get the "go ahead" from the author, I will be sure to post on here the name of the publication and when it will be available. So... Be sure to stay tuned...... ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa-scans/originals/75dpi/Osa-0005-75dpi.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa-scans/originals/75dpi/Osa-0005d-75dpi.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa/osa-birds.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa/m198908530100.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.geh.org/ar/strip40/m198512690163.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.geh.org/ar/strip42/m198512691526.jpg) [img] http://www.geh.org/ar/strip42/m198512691530.jpg[/img] Cheers! [img] http://www.bunduki.com/bob/emoticons/beer2.gif[/img] -Bob F.
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I look forward to reading the article. I hope you get to take it hunting and whack a critter or two with it soon too.
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Why not let the gunwriter shoot it. I doesn't hurt to let the old rifles talk and tell their own story.
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Why not let the gunwriter shoot it. I doesn't hurt to let the old rifles talk and tell their story. Oh... I offered to let him shoot it and to actually hunt with it at a place here in Texas that is owned by a friend of mine. His schedule just never worked out to do that. -Bob F.
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Congratulations on your purchase! That is a classic to be sure. Thanks for posting the pictures. Her husband was very fortunate to have her as a wife. Nothing like a woman holding a .470 Nitro! whelennut
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I bought the dvd collection and three books. I have really been taken by the lady. You have a magnificent piece of history in that rifle.
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They appear to be pretty knowledgeable in their choice of firearms for film makers (grin). I also noticed in the photos showing the Winchester 95s that they had modified the stocks with recoil pads. I wonder if the Winchester collectors cringe at that sight?
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I'll bet I've opened this thread at least a dozen times, great thread, neat rifle and classy lady.
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Olsa and her 1895 Winchester in 405 Caliber that used on Cape Buffalo very effectively according to an artice that I read Great thread and pictures Bob
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When I read "I Married Adventure" I got a feel for this ladies tenacity and sense of humour. Would have been great to share a campfire with them. Great photos Bob, thanks
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Thanks for the thread and pictures! I am going to check out this lady and her works, very interesting indeed.
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I have also read, and own, a copy of " I Married Adventure"..and have read other stuff about Osa and Martin Johnson.... I remember a line by Ruark, commenting on their activities while trying to film lions, and needing bait....he said something to the effect that they" killed more game than rinderpest" in order to get those photos... Pretty neat photographic history to leave though... Ingwe
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Both my kids were born in Martin and Osa Johnson's hometown. It's about thirty miles from here. There's a nice museum dedicated to them there. Everything is "Safari" this and safari that.
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I love all these wonderful pictures 
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They just don't make ladies like that anymore.........
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Both my kids were born in Martin and Osa Johnson's hometown. It's about thirty miles from here. There's a nice museum dedicated to them there. Everything is "Safari" this and safari that. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.safarimuseum.com/logos/safari_title_o.gif) http://www.safarimuseum.com/-Bob F. 
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