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

Attached to the sword is an old card label stating

Held in a New England Collection for many years

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

but the group comes with a book of photocopies of his Logbook

Well this is a TRUE “Odd Ball” It is a totally original British-made Model "C" East India Company Percussion Carbine

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 90428 Vintage Signs Attached to the sword isOriginal 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.,