Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 91260 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The scabbard body is polished

The scabbard body is polished steel

This mask is maker marked AUER under the top suede

however the squadron made its first claims against the enemy

Ostarbeiter often received starvation rations and were forced to live in guarded labor camps

- Order of Glory: The Order of Glory

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 91260 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The scabbard body is polishedOriginal 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 #91260 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.,