Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 75380 Snider Rifle Faint stencil on the inside

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Foch informed Pershing that the Supreme War Council desired allied armies be made ready immediately to resume active operations against the Germans

This is a fantastic chance to own a solid period example of the most iconic of all Imperial German awards

We understand these small sized Jugs are particularly rare

- German Stenographer Stick Pin: 2 ¼” and marked on the back with GES

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 75380 Snider Rifle Faint stencil on the insideOriginal 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,