Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 75380 Japanese Artwork & Posters Even the end of the

Even the end of the wooden grip still has the serial number

These SELECT are in original unissued condition

594” is curious as 594 is too great a number to be a rack number and I

- Original 1918 ANREF decal

During the trench warfare of World War I when wire communications were often cut

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 75380 Japanese Artwork & Posters Even the end of theOriginal 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 #75380 on the receiver and bolt, and is clearly 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 1879,