Louis Schmeisser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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weapons designer in Europe in the early 1900s
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Place of Birth: Zöllnitz, Thuringia, Germany
About Louis Schmeisser
- Louis Schmeisser (5 February 1848, Zöllnitz – 23 March 1917) 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.
- He designed the Dreyse 1907 Pistol which was used in both World Wars. Schmeisser was born in Zöllnitz, Saxe-Altenburg.
- He was the father of Hugo Schmeisser (1884–1953), who was also a famous designer of infantry weapons, including the StG 44.
- His other son, Hans Schmeisser, was also a well-known weaponry designer.
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