Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 90428 Availability_International Our example retains about 50%

Our example retains about 50% of it's original Nickel Finish which is extremely unusual

The original rosewood grip scales are in very nice shape

and even then they might have received further training before seeing action

000 German soldiers fought for the British during that conflict

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 90428 Availability_International Our example retains about 50%Original 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 #90428 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.,