Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 90428 Vintage Signs The uniform jacket has a

The uniform jacket has a 5th Marine Division patch on the left shoulder and one service stripe on each cuff

but the group comes with a book of photocopies of his Logbook

The Renault FT (frequently referred to in post-World War I literature as the FT-17

which was basically a Lee-Metford rifle with a different "Enfield" rifled barrel

with a white diamond containing a black swas (hook cross)

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 90428 Vintage Signs The uniform jacket has 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 #90428 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 1881.,