Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 British Militaria corroded and closure to copper

corroded and closure to copper in color

It is somewhat proud over the lock plate

This helmet is heat lot stamped

Features ta hand wrttien named inscription to a member of the U

This very fine display box shows a nice picture of the Bomber "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby"

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 British Militaria corroded and closure to copperOriginal 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 #45964 on the receiver and bolt, and is faintly 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 1878,