Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - serial 88833 Breda M-37 An interesting Kris with a

An interesting Kris with a bit of history attached to it

Poster measures approximately 39" x 29" and reads:

This rifle also comes with an original factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum

with the air echelon ferrying their planes

In truth Naval Officer's are and were gentlemen and no doubt Captain Whinyates allowed Captain Jones to retain the Telescope as a memento of the action

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - serial 88833 Breda M-37 An interesting Kris with aOriginal 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 #88833 on the receiver (worn) 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