Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Africa Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser Type A 9.3x62

I'm REALLY SORRY to hear that.

I don't if this will help but if anyone who reads this thread can make a difference I for one would REALLY LIKE to see that article published.

This is a really cool thread, thoroughly enjoyed it (just a little late finding it!)
For those who were collecting books by the Johnson's, I have a copy of "Camera Trails in Africa" by Martin Johnson. Believe it's the 1st Printing hardcover (Century Books, 1924) in nice shape (unmarked) w/o dust cover. It is dedicated to Osa, which states, in part, "Osa has stood by me in every emergency. In Africa, she saved my life from the elephants of Lake Paradise. She has never failed me. And - what counts most - she likes it all!"
I'd be happy to send it no charge to whomever wants it (1st choice to Mr. Faucett, since he started this thing).
Just PM me an address.

elkjaeger

Well heck!!! What a deal! PM sent.

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Book going to Bob to fill a hole in his collection!

elkjaeger

Finally, I sat down, poured myself a drink and read all 33 pages...congrats to Mr. Faucett on a fine rifle, and also, I must say, this is the campfire at it's best.

I can't believe that no one was interested in Osa's story and the rifle. It seems like just about every hunting and fishing TV show and magazine out there can't find enough ways to showcase women. That would have made a great story, maybe they'll reconsider and run in later on.

My introduction to Osa and Martin was Ruark's reference in Horn of the Hunter. It took me twenty years to read up on them.

Well, I do have some good news! I received this email from the article's author back in August. I just forgot to post an update on here.

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from: [name deleted for his privacy}
to: Bob Faucett
date: Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 9:06 PM
subject: Osa 9.3

Bob,

I had an exchange of e-mails today with Dan, the editor of Gun Digest. My suspicions were correct. He ran out of pages in the book and rescheduled the Osa piece for Gun Digest 2012. I don't really have a problem with that. I really think that Gun Digest is the best venue for the piece on Osa and her rifle. Let me know what you think.

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The author sent me a copy (via email) of the article so I've already read it though, obviously, I can't post it here. I have to say that I think he did a very good job.

Well, it's a shame we'll have to wait another year to see the article in print but at least it looks like it is going to be published!













Cheers!
-Bob F.

Good taste is rifles!

Thank you Gentlemen....for an enjoyable read.

Me too!

Cheers!
-Bob F.

These particular rifles from Chas. A Heyer and co. are very hard to find any information on, I own a rifle almost identical to yours, except did not get as lucky on original condition, mine is drilled and tapped, and has been bored to 9.3x338, but otherwise is identical, they are a fine piece of history. I have looked long and hard to find the maker of these rifles, if they came from mauser, or were farmed out to a custom gunmaker, but have really found nothing. Any information that you have on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Derek

I fell in love with Osa (and both admired and envied Martin!) in 1940�1941. Still have a first edition of her classic I Married Adventure, in very good condition. I first read the copy that I'd borrowed from the Wheelwright, KY, public library but of course had to have a copy of my own to cherish. Heady stuff for a preteen! Since both my reading days and my breathing days are on the wane, it's available for some younger hunter-adventurer to fall in love with a very classy hot lady.

Ken,
I noticed your offer of the book by Osa Johnson to a younger adventurer and would like the opportunity to purchase the book from you. I am 50 so not so young but planning my families first trip to Africa for next June and would like to read her book before I go. I also have put together a 9.3x62 that may be going along but not sure on that yet. You may send a private email to me if you wish to 2lesgreengmail.com
Thank you sir.
Les

You notice she's holding a FLYROD! Also she's an accomplished camp cook. I see why Mr. Howell feels he is in love again!

Somebody want to send me a copy of their airplanes? I could use a Sikorsky, 38 or 39, no preference!

She truly was a priceless treasure. Well ahead of her time as a well rounded adventurer.

I think you'll enjoy this video. My web server does not support video streaming so you'll need to wait for the file to download before you can view it. It's about a 40 meg file. It's worth the wait to download it!

Jimmy Buffett Flies Her
A fully restored Sikorsky S-38 named "Osa's Ark".
(It's not the original "Osa's Ark" but it is a genuine S-38.)

http://www.bunduki.com/bob/mp4/Jimmy_Flies_Her_S-38.mp4

Crank up your speakers and listen to those twin radial engines roar and purr!!!





Cheers!!
-Bob F.

There are a couple of Osa Ark recreation S 38's on you tube.....

These guys are flying all over the world with their restored one;

http://unlimitedadventure.com/

If you click on Osa's Ark you can see a pic of the giraffe paint job S 39 and the zebra 38 together.

Cool stuff in this thread always good when it gets kicked to the top.

definitely one of the top 20 threads of this site maybe top 10.....it should be bumped from time to time....great pics, great history....