Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 Antique Flintlock Firearms which was based on the

which was based on the United States West Coast until it moved to Pearl Harbor in the Territory of Hawaii in 1940

Previously the knives would be marked specifically to the U

and is is not stitched together in the back

hatches and other obstructions in closely confined work spaces like tanks and armored vehicles

was made by KATTEN & SONS of Hartford Connecticut as indicated by the original maker label found under the original liner celluloid lining

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 Antique Flintlock Firearms which was based on 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 #45964 on the receiver and bolt, and is faintly 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 1878,