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Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #3628863 12/31/09
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OP BFaucett Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,818 Likes: 4 Houston, Texas	-Bob F.

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Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #3628872 12/31/09
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Wildcatter264 Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,856 Back home in Dixie	Bob, hope the new year finds this great rifle back in Africa in your hands. Looking forward to the pics. Happy days! Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry Deus vult! Rhodesians all now

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #3628893 12/31/09
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crossfireoops Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 53,303 Southeastern AZ	Wow, thank you Sir, and a fine prosperous New year to you and that Rifle. GTC Member, Clan of the Border Rats -- “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.”- Mark Twain

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 crossfireoops #3638196 01/03/10
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kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,619 Likes: 4 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas	WOW. New to the forum and just found this thread! Awesome rifle! I remember seeing one of the Johnson's documentaries years ago!!!!!! This is simply how a rifle is suppose to be!! Wood and steel!!!!! Kaywoodie Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 kaywoodie #4028416 04/25/10
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OP BFaucett Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,818 Likes: 4 Houston, Texas	Just an update on the article about the rifle: I've heard back from the gun writer that did the article about Osa's rifle. Be on the lookout for the new edition of Gun Digest (the annual book) which should be out in late July or so. Here's the email I received today (I'm not revealing the gun writer's name at this time): ------------------------------------- Sun, Apr 25, 2010 Bob, Good hearing from you. The story and photos of the Osa rifle are at Gun Digest with the editor. I showed him some of the photos at SHOT and he seemed excited about it. I've not heard back from him since I sent my stuff, including the Osa piece, in to him, except for a short note telling me he had them and thanking me for sending them in. I may hear nothing further until the book comes out, probably in late July. Anyway, I'll let you know when I hear something further. ------------------------------------- Cheers! -Bob F.

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Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #4028425 04/25/10
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OP BFaucett Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,818 Likes: 4 Houston, Texas	One other quick note: I FINALLY brought the rifle home last Friday from my gunsmith's shop. It's in beautiful shape/condition IMHO. I'll try to find some time to take a few photos of it. I'm not a very good photographer but I will see what I can do. Cheers! -Bob F.

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #4032675 04/27/10
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Tim M Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 545 Louisiana	i may have missed it along the way but can i ask how you went about finding this rifle for sale? Something special about holding history in your hands. _______________________ Proud deep sea diver for over 25 years, fairly paid and never once needed a union to do it for me. "if you can't do it-you can't stay"

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 Tim M #4033469 04/27/10
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OP BFaucett Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,818 Likes: 4 Houston, Texas	I simply just stumbled across it. On another forum, someone started a thread showing the rifle for sale on one of the gun broker web sites. I went to the web site, looked at the listing, called the seller and bought it. The strange thing was that I visited the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum in Chanute, Kansas on November 22, 2008. I bought the rifle on December 10, 2008. Cheers! -Bob F.

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #4033878 04/27/10
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GuyM Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,173 Washington - dry side	Bob - thanks so much for sharing the info on "your" rifle and more. I didn't know anything about the Osa and Martin Johnson. What an awesome life they lived! If I ever get to the area, I'll visit the museum, and who knows... with luck maybe I'll hunt Africa a bit too... Great stuff, amazingly good photos! Regards, Guy

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #4034573 04/27/10
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reflex264 Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 952	What a wonderful find. Can't wait to see the new pics. reflex264 .264 barrel current number of shots:2122

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Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #4041587 04/29/10
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ghost Campfire Regular G Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 874 Maryland	Mr. Faucett. I am hoping you do NOT in any way modify the Osa Johnson rifle. It's value is in who it belonged to and its condition in the shape it was when she owned it ANY, modification will destroy the collector value of it. If you even just drill and tap it, you have reduced it from being a collectible, interesting, rifle, for which you have what is called providence, to just another sporterized milirary mauser, worth about $295.00 at most gun shows. If you doubt this, go find the Mauser collectors site and ask there. I hate to see a wonderful firearm like this destroyed, values wise, by modifying it in any way. If you can't use it the way it is, either keep it for bragging rights, or sell it to someone who'll appreciate it. I hope you receive this before you do any modifications to the rifle. Modifications are like virginity, once taken, or in this case, done, can't be fixed, and destroys the value of the rifle. Ghost

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 ghost #4041996 04/29/10
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OP BFaucett Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,818 Likes: 4 Houston, Texas	ghost, Dude, chill out. I'm not an ignorant rube. What made you think I was going to modify it in any way? I fully appreciate the importance of preserving a piece of history (and a valuable firearm). It is also my intention to someday donate it to the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum. Both Terry Wieland and Dan Pedersen (of Classic Barrel and Gun works) have seen and handled the rifle since I acquired it. They both know a thing or two about collectible, original Oberndorf Mauser sporting rifles. Oh, and by the way, it's provenance and not providence. -Bob F.

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 BFaucett #4042034 04/29/10
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Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121	Thank Christ there are still folks looking out for those of use less gifted.......... Still love this thread. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 Steelhead #4042043 04/29/10
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OP BFaucett Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,818 Likes: 4 Houston, Texas	Steelhead, I'm glad you're still enjoying the thread. Cheers!! -Bob F.

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 ghost #4042222 04/30/10
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jim62 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,978	Originally Posted by ghost Mr. Faucett. I am hoping you do NOT in any way modify the Osa Johnson rifle. It's value is in who it belonged to and its condition in the shape it was when she owned it ANY, modification will destroy the collector value of it. If you even just drill and tap it, you have reduced it from being a collectible, interesting, rifle, for which you have what is called providence, to just another sporterized milirary mauser, worth about $295.00 at most gun shows. If you doubt this, go find the Mauser collectors site and ask there. I hate to see a wonderful firearm like this destroyed, values wise, by modifying it in any way. If you can't use it the way it is, either keep it for bragging rights, or sell it to someone who'll appreciate it. I hope you receive this before you do any modifications to the rifle. Modifications are like virginity, once taken, or in this case, done, can't be fixed, and destroys the value of the rifle. If your arrogant self would have taken the time ot actual READ this entire thread and Mr Faucet's coomentary about the rifle, you would see how UTTERLERLY assinine your post above truly is. He showed a lot of grace and class in his reply. I would have told you to go soak your bloated head in a bucket of water. Last edited by jim62; 04/30/10. To all gunmaker critics- "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.."- Teddy Roosevelt

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 jim62 #4042289 04/30/10
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EZEARL Campfire Tracker E Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,219 WV	All in all this has been a VERY classy thread. Right up there with few BEST I've read. And kudos to you Bob on your plans for Mrs Johnson's rifle.

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 EZEARL #4042490 04/30/10
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medicman Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,576 Ontario Canada	Bob I too have enjoyed this thread, so much so in it's initial stages that you set me on a path of research. I have purchased tapes, books, and done much internet research on the couple. They were really unique people who lived a life most of us can barely dream about. To say Osa was ahead of her time is an easy trap to fall into. There were many "liberated women" who took the bull by the horns and did what was required when it was required. Amelia Erhardt gets much credit, but Osa was an accomplished pilot as well as "movie star" of her day. Besides her early successes she continued into old age as a noted conservationist. To own, and then donate one of her rifles back to the museum honouring the couple is an admirable jesture. I applaud you. Randy Praise the Lord for full Salvation Christ Still lives upon the throne And I know the blood still cleansess Deeper than the sin has gone Lester Roloff

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 jim62 #4044291 04/30/10
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OP BFaucett Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,818 Likes: 4 Houston, Texas	jim62, Your reply to ghost brought a smile to my face and made my chuckle. Thanks for that! Cheers! -Bob F.

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 medicman #4044321 04/30/10
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OP BFaucett Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,818 Likes: 4 Houston, Texas	medicman, It warms my heart that this thread helped inspire you to learn more about the Johnsons. As you stated, they lived an exciting life. I've found my reading and research (at the layman's level) about them to be very interesting and enjoyable. And, IMHO, the story of their lives and deeds is simply fascinating. If you haven't read it already, you might want to pick up a copy of "They Married Adventure" by Pascal James Imperato. It's probably one of the definitive biographies of the Johnsons. It's still in print [Publisher: Rutgers University Press (March 1, 1999)] and is available at Amazon.com and other places. Cheers!! -Bob F. Osa with George Eastman (founder of the Eastman Kodak Company and the inventor of roll film). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Eastman A woman always wants to look her best; even when out in the wilds of Africa! Notice the rifle on the left.

Re: Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62 hatari #4046252 05/01/10
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kevinh1157 Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,643 Occupied California	Originally Posted by hatari Nice find. I started reading I Married Adventure just about a year ago, and finished it in two sittings. After that I grabbed [u]Bride of the Soloman's[/u. Fascinating! This book can be had for $8.10 plus $2.95 shipping from the following site: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=2321415262&searchurl=an%3DOsa%2BJohnson%26sts%3Dt%26tn%3DI%2BMarried%2BAdventure%26x%3D0%26y%3D0 If you are into chick's with major league cahones, try West With the Night by Beryl Markham: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=Beryl+Markham&sts=t&x=16&y=5 That can be had for $3.62 shipped to you. FYI - I've ordered hundreds of books from www.abebooks.com with no problems. Last edited by kevinh1157; 05/01/10. Kevin Haile

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