Louis Schmeisser
Male, Deceased Person
1848 – 1917
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Who was Louis Schmeisser?
Louis Schmeisser was one of the best-known weapon technical designers of Europe. He is associated with the development and production of the Bergmann machine guns used during the First World War. Additionally, he designed the Dreyse 1907 Pistol which saw use in both World Wars.
Schmeisser was born in Zöllnitz, Thuringia. He was the father of Hugo Schmeisser, who was also a famous designer of infantry weapons, including the StG 44. His other son, Hans Schmeisser, was also a well-known weapons designer.
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- Born
- Feb 5, 1848
Zöllnitz - Also known as
- 路易斯·施邁瑟
- Шмайссер, Луис
- Children
- Nationality
- Germany
- Died
- Mar 23, 1917
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on July 23, 2013
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