Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 90428 Vintage Signs This is the first example

This is the first example of a Mukden Arsenal bayonet that we have ever had

The uniform jacket has a 5th Marine Division patch on the left shoulder and one service stripe on each cuff

Held in a New England Collection for many years

with a white diamond containing a black swas (hook cross)

with some wear through on the sides of the Lion's head and also the cross guard

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 90428 Vintage Signs This is the first exampleOriginal 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.,