Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 Antique Flintlock Firearms hatches and other obstructions in

hatches and other obstructions in closely confined work spaces like tanks and armored vehicles

was made by KATTEN & SONS of Hartford Connecticut as indicated by the original maker label found under the original liner celluloid lining

and is is not stitched together in the back

Wall guns were large caliber smooth-bore muskets that were used in the 16th through 18th centuries by defending forces to break the advance of enemy troops

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 Antique Flintlock Firearms hatches and other obstructions inOriginal 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,