The .30-06 Springfield? In Africa?

"Oh, Osa... Show your rifle to the nice people here."

Osa Johnson with her Griffin & Howe custom Springfield rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield. 1928

Osa Johnson with her Griffin & Howe custom Springfield rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield. 1928

"Osa Johnson, a celebrated filmmaker, author and adventuress from the 1920s and ’30s, is shown with her Griffin & Howe Springfield .30-’06 Sprg on one of her many safaris, during which she guarded her husband, Martin, while he filmed African wildlife. On at least three occasions, she saved his life by killing charging animals. She also supplied meat for the camp, often using this rifle."
from:
Griffin & Howe: 100 Years Of Adventure In The Making
A partnership between wood and metal craftsmen formed the foundation of a dynasty in custom riflemaking that built arms for some of the most famous people to ever venture out on safari.
by Rick Hacker | posted on December 18, 2023
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/griffin-howe-100-years-of-adventure-in-the-making/

Griffin & Howe advertisement; circa late 1930s.
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https://griffinhowe.com/

The Griffin & Howe Story
posted on July 10, 2021
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-griffin-howe-story/

https://safarimuseum.com/

Cheers! Bob F.