Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 86424 Antique Flintlock Firearms The first time it served

The first time it served him was when Nicholas and a group of soldiers were going through an area where they believed there were no Germans

" It was in this operation that Ernie Pyle was killed

44 Evans short

- Original Field Messages Book

The chest still retains its original wood divider running from side to side

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 86424 Antique Flintlock Firearms The first time it servedOriginal 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,