Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 Russian Air Force a "C" below and a

a "C" below and a "O" at the right

both occurring in August 1867 along the Bozeman Trail in the Wyoming and Montana Territories

The rare bakelite buttstock is marked 8924

This is a a very good condition silver wound badge

with fine hand enhancements

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 Russian Air Force a "C" below and 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 #45964 on the receiver and bolt, and is faintly 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 1878,