Louis Schmeisser

Louis Schmeisser was one of the bestknown 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 Zllnitz, 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 wellknown weapons designer.

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