Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Carbine dated 1879 - serial 639 81mm Mortar with great wood stocks and

with great wood stocks and an intact saddle ring

and not the usual green felt

A jolly good story but very possibly true

In overall lovely display condition this lidded container still acts as a great reminder of the actions and death of a famous British Dragoon Officer

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Carbine dated 1879 - serial 639 81mm Mortar with great wood stocks andOriginal 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 only the second carbine we have had! This example bears Serial #639 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