Huvius
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Just saw this on GI.
http://www.gunsinternational.com/detail.cfm?id=100065211&string=s=today
Very nice gun - with provenance.
I had a Mauser which was said to belong to the Johnsons as well, but alas, no proof.
When I was researching that gun, I wasn't even able to come up with a picture of Osa with a Mauser. Seems she always had a Winchester lever, or an '03 Springfield based bolt gun.
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Huvius
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The internet is a wondrous thing!
Could this be it?
http://www.geh.org/ar/strip79/htmlsrc/m198908530076_ful.html#topofimage
A bit much for impala, but who knows. This one is a little clearer:
http://www.geh.org/ar/strip79/htmlsrc/m198908530075_ful.html#topofimage
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pjaln
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monty told me about 2 weeks ago that he had a few nice guns coming in , he was right!!! he also has a real nice 375. also on a mag mauser by stoeger ...paul
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JohnTheGreek
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What do you think it needs? Maybe a set of weaver bases and rings with a Leupold 4X?
 
Seriously....I think it will sell quickly, even at that price.
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BFaucett
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I just bought it!!! 
(photo taken on November 22, 2008)
(photo taken on November 22, 2008)
(photo taken on November 22, 2008)
The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum
http://www.safarimuseum.com/
-Bob F.
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JohnTheGreek
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I am VERY jealous! Great gun, great history, great calibre. Congratulations on a fabulous acquisition!
Edited by JohnTheGreek (11/12/08 05:23 AM)
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Huvius
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Strong work!
I Married Adventure was the first safari/exploration book I ever read.
Drawn to the library shelf by that distinct zebra cover.
I guess that started it all - what a glorious downward spiral it has been!
A great gun all on its own. Even better with documented provenance - worth every penny and more I should think.
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congrats....say hi to monty for me ...paul
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WOW!!!
Bob you rascal!!
THAT is a great 9.3x62!!
Big congrats on plucking that little peach right off the tree! 
Gonna be spendy tho.
Now you have to make a trek to the Dark Continent to retrace Johnsons' steps! What a great hunt that would be!!
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BFaucett
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Thanks guys! I'm really looking forward to receiving the rifle.
You might want to take a look at the thread: my trip to the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum.
Also, I wonder if this is the same rifle?:
See the thread: Osa & Martin Johnson - Photo Archive
Cheers!
-Bob F. 
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Bob:
What a story. I read the Osa and Martin Johnson story about a year ago. What a life and what a "gal"! She seemed to know her rifles. I like the photo of the big Buff charging and her standing ground with the .405 Win 1895.
Best regards and congrats.
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Bob,
That sure is a very special rifle! 
Great to see that it will end up in the hands of someone who obviously has a very strong interest and connection with the history of the Johnsons.
Well done mate, I'm green with envy!
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BFaucett
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88MauSporter,
Well, I'm sure you realize that the rifle is going to be shipped to Todd's shop. I bet you could go by his shop and take a look at it if you'd like!!
Cheers!
-Bob F.
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Huvius
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I wonder if the museum has a log of the cargo which went on their trips.
I am not aware if there was a process of "declaring" firearms or other personal items in those days. I doubt it.
Perhaps the guns were logged when the hunting liscenses were taken out?
Sure would be something to actually place that gun in Osa's hands on a particular expedition or hunt!
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Sure would be something to actually place that gun in Osa's hands on a particular expedition or hunt!
Yes, the photos !!!!
Use photoshop to lighten the stocks and compare
bumps, scratches, shape, outline etc.
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I just bought it!!! [image]http://www.bunduki.com/bob/emoticons
Magnificent Bob!
I am really glad for you and thought you might have a serious interest.
Now is it going to be a wall hanger, or used with care on a future hunt?
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Great pick up. I would take an Osa rifle over a Selby rifle any day of the week.
Way to go.
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I would take an Osa over a Selby ... Not a bad arrangement of protoplasm, in her time.
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I would take an Osa over a Selby ... Not a bad arrangement of protoplasm, in her time.
but for this fella the Selby model has won my heart.
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BFaucett
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Magnificent Bob!
I am really glad for you and thought you might have a serious interest.
Now is it going to be a wall hanger, or used with care on a future hunt?
Thanks John!
Well, first I'll have my gunsmith check it out thoroughly. Check for oil damaged wood and repair it, check the bedding, etc. Of course, the most important thing is proper restoration/repair if needed while keeping the rifle original. If the gun is safe to fire, then I will definitely shoot it a few times.
I MIGHT use it to hunt a deer or a feral hog here in Texas while being very careful with it in the field, of course. I will most definitely NOT risk taking it to Africa (or take it on a commercial airline at all). Too much chance of damage to the rifle or having it stolen. Kind of a shame really.... It would be cool to take the old rifle back to Africa but I just don't want to chance it.
After I've played with it some and enjoyed having it in my home, I may talk to the Safari Museum to see if they would like to have it on loan from me in order to display it at the museum for a while.
Cheers!
-Bob F.
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BFaucett
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Just thought I'd add the rest of the seller's photos to this thread before they disappear off the Guns International web site.
-Bob F.
Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:20 PM)
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peter
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ahhh
bob you got to take that one hunting, it nearly begs to go.
congratulations on a great buy
peter
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mickey
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ahhh
bob you got to take that one hunting, it nearly begs to go.
congratulations on a great buy
peter
I'd make a special trip to Africa just to use that rifle. Don't lock it up.
Insure it against loss and use it.
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pjaln
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bob, just a thought if you go too far to restore it , it might stop talking...paul
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BFaucett
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Oh, I hear ya! Don't worry. I'm going to be very careful to preserve the collector value and history of this rifle. Any work done on it will be proper restoration/preservation work (if any is needed).
BTW: My gunsmith friend (and FFL dealer that will be receiving the rifle) had a very nice chat with Monte today about Mausers.
-Bob F.
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