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mickey
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: rigbymauser]
#121929 - 23/12/08 02:25 AM

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Bob

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Notice the handwritten note that states, "In coat made of gazelle she shot herself."

There is only one answer for that. You must take it to Africa, shoot an antelope and have a coat made.

The Lonestar man should passe it on to all boardmembers here, so they too can take it africa, and have a coat made of gazelle...

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: mickey]
#121937 - 23/12/08 04:15 AM

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The Lonestar man should passe it on to all boardmembers here, so they too can take it africa, and have a coat made of gazelle...

Of course, there will be a rifle rental fee!!!

Cheers!
-Bob F.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#122469 - 28/12/08 08:14 AM

Just a quick follow up:

Osa's rifle arrived at my gunsmith's shop (Todd Johnson) on December 26. Todd called me this morning (Dec 27) with a preliminary report.

Serial number is 105930 which, according to Jon Speed's book, puts the year of manufacture as 1930-1931. "BUG" proof marks. Length of pull is 13.0 inches.

I have not seen the rifle yet but according to Todd the rifle is in immaculate condition; almost pristine. Todd said the seller's photos (see the photos I posted earlier in this thread) don't do the rifle justice. Blueing is about 95-98% with age related patina (which Todd described as beautiful). Stock and recoil pad are in excellent condition. Bore is in excellent condition and rifling is crisp. Fore end tip is authentic horn.

Due to the Christmas holiday (and out of town family staying at his house) and him being under the weather the past couple of days, Todd told me he had not pulled the action from the stock yet. He doesn't want to work on it until he's feeling better. So, no detailed report yet on other proof marks, etc. at this time. Rest assured that I will follow up with more information in the coming weeks.

Cheers!

-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:27 PM)

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#122477 - 28/12/08 09:14 AM

Keep us posted Bob.

This thing is like a Saturday matinee. "Hidden Treasure" "X-marks the spot"!

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: 9.3x57]
#148975 - 28/12/09 07:55 AM

Well, it's been about one year since this thread was started so I thought I would post an update.

The small amount of preservation and restoration work the rifle needed has been finished for several months now. Don't worry you Mauser collectors..... NOTHING was done to detract from its history and heritage. It just needed a little tender loving care.

The rifle is still at Todd's shop (my gunsmith) 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. I offered to let him shoot it and to actually hunt with it at a place here in Texas that is owned by a friend of mine. Unfortunately, his schedule just never worked out to be able to do that.

Now, I can't say much more than that at this time. But, I believe that in 2010 you'll be able to buy a new issue of a 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 to post on here the name of the publication and when it will be available.

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

Cheers!

-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:28 PM)

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#149063 - 29/12/09 08:44 PM

Both my parents are from the same town in Kansas that Osa was from. A month ago, while visiting, my wife and I went to the museum there. I was very impressed except where are those big rifles. A lady there told me most the rifles were in personal collections, and a certain gentleman from Texas just bought one. Good to know it's another nitro express member.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: apr1775]
#149064 - 29/12/09 11:19 PM

To relive those days....if only for a little while.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#149068 - 30/12/09 02:30 AM

Fantastic, Bob! The article should be something to look forward to.

Thanks for the preview and Good Hunting!

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: apr1775]
#149167 - 31/12/09 04:27 PM

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Both my parents are from the same town in Kansas that Osa was from. A month ago, while visiting, my wife and I went to the museum there. I was very impressed except where are those big rifles. A lady there told me most the rifles were in personal collections, and a certain gentleman from Texas just bought one. Good to know it's another nitro express member.

apr1775 ,

Thanks for sharing that story!

I am really amazed that someone at the museum knew about the rifle having been purchased recently (within the last year or so). I guess they found out about it via the Internet. Small world....

I traveled to Chanute, Kansas back in November of 2008 to visit the Safari Museum. Just a few weeks after that was when I was able to purchase Osa's rifle. Kind of a strange coincidence. Or, maybe it was just meant to be....

Here's the post I made back in November 2008 about my trip to Chanute and visiting the museum:

my trip to the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Cheers!
-Bob F.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#149171 - 31/12/09 04:54 PM

I just can't resist adding a few more pics to the thread!

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:29 PM)

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#149173 - 31/12/09 05:00 PM

Bob,

Keep up the good work. Your enthusiasm for this petite lady hunter of the last century is inspirational.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: NitroX]
#149177 - 31/12/09 06:11 PM

Thanks John. I sincerely appreciate your comments.

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:30 PM)

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#149178 - 31/12/09 06:24 PM

Have been listening to the Brian Herne book "White Hunters" on an audio book today about "lion riding". Those were surely the days and make us all look like pussies today.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: NitroX]
#149209 - 01/01/10 03:11 AM

Bob,

If you back to Chanute, let me know. I know people in the area; that way you won't be alone. My grandparents know the history of the area because they lived it and they are still very sharp. Some very nice deer and turkeys have been spotted on my parents' place, but they don't hunt although they will allow friends. I also have a friend there who worked for Hogdon powder for thirty-some years doing load development.

Any chance of getting some large detailed color photos of the mauser for the museum?

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: NitroX]
#149241 - 01/01/10 05:12 PM

-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:30 PM)

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#154196 - 19/02/10 11:01 AM

Hello all,

I am very much looking forward to this story, are there any updates as to when it may be coming out?

Thank you

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: InLIkeFlynn]
#154217 - 19/02/10 04:50 PM

I haven't corresponded with the gun writer doing the article for a couple of months now. Coincidentally, I was getting curious myself as to when (and if) the article will be published. I'll try to remember to send him an email in the next few days and see what's up with the article.

Cheers!
-Bob F.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159500 - 26/04/10 08:21 AM

Just an update on the article about the rifle:

I've heard back from the gun writer that did the article about Osa's rifle. Be on the lookout for the new edition of Gun Digest (the annual book) which should be out in late July or so.

Here's the email I received today (I'm not revealing the gun writer's name at this time):

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Sun, Apr 25, 2010

Bob,

Good hearing from you. The story and photos of the Osa rifle are at Gun Digest with the editor. I showed him some of the photos at SHOT and he seemed excited about it. I've not heard back from him since I sent my stuff, including the Osa piece, in to him, except for a short note telling me he had them and thanking me for sending them in. I may hear nothing further until the book comes out, probably in late July. Anyway, I'll let you know when I hear something further.
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Cheers!

-Bob F.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159502 - 26/04/10 08:29 AM

One other quick note:

I FINALLY brought the rifle home last Friday from my gunsmith's shop.

It's in beautiful shape/condition. I'll try to find some time to take a few photos of it. I'm not a very good photographer but I will see what I can do.

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:31 PM)

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159820 - 02/05/10 08:34 AM

Well, I finally got around to taking some photos of the rifle.

I'm not a very good photographer and I only have a little Canon PowerShot A590IS camera. It's an 8 mega pixel camera that's a couple of years old. I did the best I could taking the photos. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:33 PM)

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159821 - 02/05/10 08:34 AM

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159822 - 02/05/10 08:35 AM

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159823 - 02/05/10 08:35 AM

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159825 - 02/05/10 10:01 AM

Superb, incredible, nicely cleaned up, what a beauty. What else can be said other than lucky you.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: eagle27]
#159835 - 02/05/10 01:28 PM

Beautiful rifle and good to see it has gone to someone who will look after it.
Thanks for posting.

Cheers Neale.

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