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One of the things I really enjoy about Osa's rifle is that it is chambered for the 9.3x62 cartridge. A few years before I even knew about Osa's Mauser, I hunted with my CZ 550 American, chambered in 9.3x62, on a plains game hunt in South Africa back in 2005. The 9.3x62 has become one of my favorite cartridges. So, besides owning her rifle, I feel that Osa and I share a little something in common. We've both used the 9.3x62 in Africa. I get a real kick out of that. Cheers! -Bob F.
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My gosh what a rare find! I have been a fan of her's ever since I read her book years ago. I would have spent big money to have her rifle. Good for you! I can see you'll take good care of it, you're the kind of person who should have it. I'm not asking, but if you ever say what you paid for it, it will put me out of my misery. LOL
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For me this is the absolute perfect combination of steel, wood, and caliber!!! What an awesome piece!!!!!! Thanks Bob for posting ALL the pics!!!!!!! They are great!
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Bob, I thought Id share another Photo Of Osa I just bought. Turns out she really did have good taste in rifles
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Grogel,
Thanks for posting that photo! Is that a Savage 99 or a Winchester 95 she's holding?
Cheers! -Bob F.
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Looks like a m99 Savage to me.
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I do too see it as a 99
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Savage 99!
Ahhh! The rifle of choice of another of my heros!
Roy Chapman Andrews! Used one on Saiga antelope and other game while on the Mongolian expedition!
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Grogel,
Thanks for posting that photo! Is that a Savage 99 or a Winchester 95 she's holding?
Cheers! -Bob F. Ive seen other Africa photos of Osa with a win lever action so I had to look close but that one is a 99.
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My local library does not have a copy of 'I Married Adventure,' but I found a copy in another library in another city.
I requested it through my local library, and they got it for me yesterday.
I read several chapters last night and more this morning.
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I purchased three of her books and they are written in the voice of somone who knows who they are, and who has integrity. I lended them to my mother in law who is 87 now. She was born in 1923, writes a weekly collumn, is working on two novels and has just published a memoirs of a war bride. Although she has never hunted Africa, she has nursed internationally and has developed into a real fan of Osa. She still walks 2 miles a day and keeps her own 4 bedroom home.
Bob your start of this thread has introduced a new joy to an amazing woman, through an amazing woman.
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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
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Bob your start of this thread has introduced a new joy to an amazing woman, through an amazing woman.
Randy That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing that. -Bob F.
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I recently purchased three more original photos of Osa. Below are the scans from the seller's web site (with the seller's watermark on the scans). I thought some here might enjoy seeing them (even with the watermarks). After the photos arrive, I'll scan them and post better images of them on here. Cheers! -Bob F. (Look closely and you'll see the Cape Buff in the grass.)
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This thread just keeps getting better!
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What a really cool thread, just now found it. Early on JB posted about shooting some other rifles that belonged to famous folks. I think that would make a pretty worthy book project
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Thank you for sharing! Very nice rifle!
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Thanks for posting the new photos. I love them. reflex264
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Great pics and thread Bob! hey, did you notice that both warthogs in your photo and the one with Osa's are VERY similar in size??!! Cat
scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!
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