Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 70172 Spanish Militaria This "second pattern" MVSN dagger

This "second pattern" MVSN dagger

1945 and agreed it was long since time to drive the Germans back out of France

and this was brought home by an Officer

with a lovely bright polished finish

It was the first such American jet fighter with twin tails

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 70172 Spanish Militaria This "second pattern" MVSN daggerOriginal 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,