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pjaln
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: BFaucett]
#120982 - 12/12/08 09:03 AM

Hey Bob , I sold monty a bunch of guns last year mostly griffins ,hoffman Springfields,etc. We were chatting about a Jeffery he wanted to sell me,I told him I was in the midst of wrapping up a development in Boston that didn't bring in the cash I thought it would. But I did tell him the only thing that would make me spend any money now was a 400/350 rigby, but it must be in original condition. Well, 2 days later he called and said it was on the way to my house if i like it send a check. Not being in a good spending position I was hoping it was going to be a mess.....not.. The gun was in original and unaltered condidtion and something that I wanted for a long time. So it now sits in my gun safe. Yup, Monty know's how to find them he's also a good man to deal with. .......Paul

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fuhrmann
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: BFaucett]
#120986 - 12/12/08 09:27 AM

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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.

This stock appears to be fitted for a lady - note the rounded pad.
What's the LOP - appears to be quite short (as the lady)

Fuhrmann

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EricD
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: BFaucett]
#120988 - 12/12/08 09:44 AM

Congratulations Bob. That is an exceptional find, and I am sure you will enjoy it.

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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.

A very generous thought.

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mehulkamdar
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: BFaucett]
#120997 - 12/12/08 11:21 AM

Bob,

Congratulations on acquiring a real treasure!

I'm sure that no one can wait to see pictures of this beauty in your hands over here.

Very good hunting!

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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: fuhrmann]
#121000 - 12/12/08 12:01 PM

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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.

This stock appears to be fitted for a lady - note the rounded pad.
What's the LOP - appears to be quite short (as the lady)

Fuhrmann

Don't know the LOP. Wasn't stated on the web site and I forgot to ask the seller when I spoke with him on the phone. Oh well... doesn't matter. I'll measure it when the rifle comes in.

-Bob F.

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9.3x57
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: EricD]
#121002 - 12/12/08 01:07 PM

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Congratulations Bob. That is an exceptional find, and I am sure you will enjoy it.

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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.

A very generous thought.

Bob, that is really a great idea and as Erik says, very generous. It would be really cool if you could add a few African critters to its account and include a few pics in the display!

Like I said before, this gun is going to cost'ya!

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NitroX
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: 9.3x57]
#121017 - 12/12/08 03:55 PM

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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.

Bob, that is really a great idea and as Erik says, very generous. It would be really cool if you could add a few African critters to its account and include a few pics in the display!

The cost of obtaining trophies collected and donated to museums used to be tax deductible in the US I believe.

If this is still the case?

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Paul
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: BFaucett]
#121021 - 12/12/08 07:31 PM

Interesting recoil-pad shape. Where did I read that that style actually makes sense?

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fuhrmann
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser [Re: Paul]
#121035 - 13/12/08 12:00 AM

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Interesting recoil-pad shape. Where did I read that that style actually makes sense?

probably a book on gunstocks.
For a lady's gun, the toe of the stock should be reduced (and maybe have more cast-off than usual), to avoid painful contact with soft tissue.

Fuhrmann

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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: fuhrmann]
#121048 - 13/12/08 04:59 AM

Thanks to member "Grogel_Deluxe" over at the 24 Hour Campfire forums who told me about these photos!!!!

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I believe these may be publicity photos for the movie "I Married Adventure".

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:23 PM)

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500Nitro
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#121049 - 13/12/08 05:05 AM

Excellent, now that's what you want.

What a collection to go with the photos.

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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: 500Nitro]
#121053 - 13/12/08 07:28 AM

One more photo.

-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:24 PM)

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pjaln
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: 500Nitro]
#121055 - 13/12/08 07:30 AM

nice pics ,well bob you now know that the butt has been on since the start...paul

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9.3x57
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: pjaln]
#121066 - 13/12/08 12:02 PM

Bob, thanks for sharing this saga with us. Really an interesting find. Any Africa nut should be sorry he didn't get there before you!

I hope you do hunt that rifle and put some heads on the wall with it!

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: 9.3x57]
#121070 - 13/12/08 12:53 PM

Bob: Congrats. As a hopeless Mauser addict, I think you have acquired a real gem. Take good care of it for history sake.

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NitroX
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: dons]
#121086 - 13/12/08 04:36 PM

I think Bob will take this rifle to bed with him and cradle it fondly at night .....

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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: NitroX]
#121090 - 13/12/08 05:05 PM

And I was this close to pulling the trigger in this one!
I am glad someone with such appreciation ended up with this gun.
I am sure we will all be allowed to keep in touch with this important gun and watch as the next chapter unfolds.
Congratulations Bob!

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rigbymauser
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: Huvius]
#121091 - 13/12/08 06:18 PM

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And I was this close to pulling the trigger in this one!

I was too!!!!

To the Lone Star Man:

Congratulation with a uniqe rifle in all aspects

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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: rigbymauser]
#121746 - 21/12/08 03:26 PM

I just couldn't resist adding one more photo to this thread. The photo below is one of five original photos that I have purchased. This one is a fashion shot for the March 1940 issue of Hollywood Magazine.

The second scan is the description that was on the back of the photo. Notice the handwritten note that states, "In coat made of gazelle she shot herself." Sure wouldn't see that in a magazine about celebrities today!!! Anyway, I thought some here might enjoy seeing the photo.

Cheers!
-Bob F.

Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 11:24 PM)

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mehulkamdar
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#121855 - 22/12/08 10:21 AM

Bob,

Amazing stuff!

I have a request - since you are actively collecting some lovely information, please write an article for our E-zine about this whole process of finding the rifle, tracking down all this fantastic supporting information etc. Believe me, it would make for some lovely reading whenever any of us want to relax and enjoy ourselves and it would also be a learning piece for anyone else who is inspired to track down and buy a similar treasure. There is no rush but whenever you have time . . .

Thanks in advance and congratulations again!

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IronBuck
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: mehulkamdar]
#121857 - 22/12/08 10:26 AM

Here is a nice video clip of the Johnsons. What a great life!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x52o69_martin-and-osa-johnson_travel

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9.3x57
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: BFaucett]
#121883 - 22/12/08 01:06 PM

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

Great stuff Bob!

This is a really fun and interesting "vicarious" experience for me. Really glad you got the rifle and I personally hope you add a ding or two to the stock. It's a tool and IMO should keep on doing what the fellow who built it spent his labor for.

By the way...Sarah Palin wasn't too proud not to offer the reporter moose chili. "Close enough {to Osa} for gubmn't work!"

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mickey
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: 9.3x57]
#121895 - 22/12/08 02:57 PM

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.

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rigbymauser
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: mickey]
#121921 - 22/12/08 11:48 PM

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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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BFaucett
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Re: Osa Johnson Mauser UPDATE!!! [Re: mehulkamdar]
#121926 - 23/12/08 02:01 AM

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Mehul wrote:

I have a request - since you are actively collecting some lovely information, please write an article for our E-zine about this whole process of finding the rifle, tracking down all this fantastic supporting information etc. Believe me, it would make for some lovely reading whenever any of us want to relax and enjoy ourselves and it would also be a learning piece for anyone else who is inspired to track down and buy a similar treasure. There is no rush but whenever you have time . . .

Uh oh..... Mehul is trying to put me to work!!!

-Bob F.

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