Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 86424 Barrels All show wear of long

All show wear of long storage but are solid and free of major defects

There is also a bit of bending/denting around the friction areas

Monblainvill-Apremont (10 November) and Les Islettes

December 6

two pairs of trousers to match

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 86424 Barrels All show wear of longOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rare "Dovitis" rifle, which is a French conversion of the German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle. This example bears Serial #86424 on the receiver and bolt, and is marked marked I. G. Mod. 71 on the opposite side in German "Black Letter" type. This stands for Infanterie Gewehr (Infantry Rifle) Model 71. The opposite side of the receiver has the original manufacture date of 1881,