Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 86424 Russian Antique Guns The fuse system is known

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

the action was opened by depressing a spring loaded catch on the lower left side of the forward portion of the frame

He fell backs towards Amonines

not visible from above and the bottom itself shows some denting

perhaps British

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 86424 Russian Antique Guns The fuse system is knownOriginal 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,