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dons
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159845 - 02/05/10 09:06 PM

Great photos. This would be the centerpiece of any fine collection. Treasure it.

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rigbymauser
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: dons]
#159847 - 02/05/10 10:20 PM

Thanks for sharing Tex

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Take it to Osa`s beloved Africa once more, and give the gun and yourself a new experience.

J

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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: rigbymauser]
#159891 - 03/05/10 02:00 PM

One of the things I really enjoy about Osa's rifle is that it is chambered for the 9.3x62 cartridge. A few years before I even knew of Osa's Mauser, I hunted with my CZ 550 American, chambered in 9.3x62, on a plains game hunt in South Africa back in 2005. The 9.3x62 has become one of my favorite cartridges.

So, besides owning her rifle, I feel that Osa and I share a little something in common. We've both used the 9.3x62 in Africa. I get a real kick out of that.

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:37 PM)

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FATBOY404
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#159894 - 03/05/10 03:03 PM

It might be the hat but I think she has the wood on you in the looks department Bob !!.
A mate just bought a CZ 550 in 9.3.
What a rifle.Feeds any ammo,shoots well and is a joy to carry.

Cheers Neale.

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9.3x57
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: FATBOY404]
#159908 - 03/05/10 10:19 PM

Hey, with that Gal's hat, who needs a tent!

Great thread, great story, great find, great rifle.

Thanks for keeping us informed, Bob. Really an enjoyable thread!

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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: FATBOY404]
#159923 - 04/05/10 09:24 AM

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It might be the hat but I think she has the wood on you in the looks department Bob !!.

Well, I've got to agree with you on that!!

-Bob F.

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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#196497 - 12/12/11 02:34 PM

Well, after a long while, I'm kicking this thread back up in order to give everyone a heads up....

After a long wait, an article about Osa Johnson's Mauser rifle has been published in the 2012 edition of Gun Digest.

Here's a scan of the first page of the article (which I have made small on purpose so that it is difficult to read on here as this is copyrighted material).

The article is by Tom Turpin with the color photos by Terry Wieland.

Anyway, I just thought some folks on here might like to know. Pick up a copy of Gun Digest if you'd like to read the article.

(Note: I have no affiliation with Gun Digest. I have not and will not be receiving any form of compensation from them.)

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:38 PM)

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NitroX
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#196502 - 12/12/11 04:39 PM

Hey Bob,

Not a problem. Many of us know your affection for the historical Osa!

Thanks for the heads up and graphics.

I will seek out a copy, perhaps a friend in the USA can pick one up, as I don't know if we et these here in Oz (?).

At some point in time, I'd like to, or if someone else does it, put together a large portfolio of Osa and Martin's photos and story on the NE Ezine forum. As an enjoyable record easy to find.

Good to see you here again Bob, please stay around and share a beer with us and have a chat too.

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InLIkeFlynn
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#196654 - 14/12/11 04:31 AM

Thanks for the update. I've been keeping an eye on this waiting for the publication. Now to find a copy.

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DarylS
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: InLIkeFlynn]
#196664 - 14/12/11 05:28 AM

Well, now, going to have to buy that Digest, now. I haven't bought a Gun Digest in many years.

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mehulkamdar
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#196689 - 14/12/11 10:51 AM

You do own a treasure, Bob, and you're absolutely right to be proud of it!

Thanks for this and I will get Gun Digest when it is available on Amazon.

Good hunting!

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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: mehulkamdar]
#197396 - 21/12/11 12:35 PM

Guys,

Thanks so much for your kind replies. I very much appreciate it.

I hope Mr. Turpin and Gun Digest don't mind me posting this on here, but here's a little excerpt from the article that I'm very proud of:

BTW, Mr. Turpin seems to be a VERY nice guy and a real gentleman. I had a few conversations with him on the phone and exchanged several emails with him while he was working on the article. Heck, he even purchased first editions of two of Osa's books, and also a biography about the Johnsons that I recommended to him, and read all of them before he wrote his article. To me, that says he was truly interested in the subject matter.

Anyway, Cheers to all!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:38 PM)

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NitroX
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#197408 - 21/12/11 01:47 PM

Well done Bob. As always you are a sharing and helpful guy on a subject which greatly interests you.

These stories, threads and posts, on historical characters are always enjoyable. From a age of exploration and safari we can only dream about today.

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abosely
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: NitroX]
#202761 - 17/02/12 03:07 PM

Bob, what is the muzzel diameter of Osa's rifle?

Allen

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rigbymauser
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: abosely]
#202818 - 18/02/12 06:39 AM

Hey Bob!

I have also read the 2012 GD artical. Its been a pleasure for all this info shared on this historical rifle. As stated long ago..I too have all their books + a movie guide they made back then(very rare)..
Oh well Bob...I`LL stick to my OsaMauser .303Rigbymauser take down "recompense":LOL

J.

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: rigbymauser]
#203253 - 22/02/12 03:30 PM

Very nice Bob. Well done.

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NitroX
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: AdamTayler]
#361633 - 07/02/22 03:39 PM

Bttt for interest

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degoins
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: NitroX]
#361651 - 08/02/22 04:31 AM

What an absolute treasure in so many ways!!!

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NitroX
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: BFaucett]
#361670 - 08/02/22 06:32 PM

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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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