Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 86424 Russian Antique Guns the reverse inscribed in Gothic

the reverse inscribed in Gothic characters Für treue Dienste bei der Fahne (For loyal service under the flag) above the Roman numeral IX (9) within a circular wreath of oak leaves

overlapping plates

The fuse system is known as the ZDSCHN ANZ29 which is an igniting type with no detonator or internal delay element

It was quickly surpassed however

and we began the descent as we looked for a place to put down

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 86424 Russian Antique Guns the reverse inscribed in GothicOriginal 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,