Bergmann Mars
Not to be confused with Mars Automatic Pistol.
| Bergmann Mars | |
|---|---|
| Type | Service pistol |
| Place of origin |
 Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | Spain 1905 (adopted but not fielded), Denmark 1910, Greece 1913 (not filled due to WWI) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Theodor Bergmann |
| Manufacturer | Anciens Etablissements Pieper (Bayard) |
| Produced | ~1905-1935 |
| Specifications | |
The Bergmann Mars was Theodor Bergmann's first successful military pistol design. The pistol was originally designed for the 7.63 Mauser cartridge, but was soon changed to the proprietary 9mm Bergmann–Bayard cartridge.
Military service
The Mars was adopted by the Spanish government in 1905, however, later they were evidently not delivered or fielded. Prototype Mars pistols in .45 ACP were submitted for military testing by the United States in 1906, but were not selected for adoption.
References
- Shideler, Dan. 2008 Standard Catalog of Firearms. Krause Publications, 2008. ISBN 978-0-89689-608-6.
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