Louis Schmeisser

Louis Schmeisser
Born	Louis Schmeisser February 5, 1848(1848-02-05) Zöllnitz, Thuringia
Died	March 23, 1917(1917-03-23) (aged 69) Suhl, Germany
Occupation	Inventor
Children	Hans Schmeisser, Hugo Schmeisser

Louis Schmeisser (5 February 1848, Zöllnitz – March 23, 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. 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 (1884–1953), who was also a famous designer of infantry weapons, including several key components of the German Wehrmacht MP40. His other son, Hans Schmeisser, was also a well-known weapons designer.

References

Norbert Moczarski, Zwischen Jena, Gaggenau, Suhl und Sömmerda - Leben und Wirken des Waffenkonstrukteurs Louis Schmeisser (1848-1917) In: Sömmerdaer Heimatheft. Beiträge zur Heimatkunde des Landkreises Sömmerda und der Unstrut-Finne-Region, Sömmerda 2000, pp.82-93.

Persondata
Name	Schmeisser, Louis
Alternative names
Short description	German weapon designer
Date of birth	5 February 1848
Place of birth	Zöllnitz near Jena
Date of death	March 23, 1917
Place of death	Suhl