Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Carbine - serial 8020D Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Before the war

Before the war

and holds at half cock

and a few individual stains

There are no chips or dents on blade's edge that we can see

another famous Solingen maker

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Carbine - serial 8020D Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Before the warOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rare "Dovitis" carbine, which is a French conversion of the German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle. We have had several of the rifle length examples before, but this is the first carbine we have had! This example bears Serial #8020D 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