Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 70172 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly since the gun was developed

since the gun was developed jointly for use by both services (unusual for the time

These lights were were constructed of adhesive

which is the stamp of Charles E

The scabbard is elaborately decorated with intricate patterns of gilt silverwork and the scabbard comes permanently attached to a matching highly decorated belt

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 70172 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly since the gun was developedOriginal 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 #70172 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 1879,