Trey,

Oh not much (but keep reading).

I'm glad you had an opportunity to see it!

(I assume you're talking about Osa Johnson's Oberndorf Mauser sporter.)

The small amount of preservation and restoration work it needed is finished. 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 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 the new issue of an annual 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 and post on here the name of the publication and when it will be available.

So... Be sure to stay tuned......

Cheers!

-Bob F.