Bergmann Mars [SEP] designer
Bergmann Mars
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 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.
Bergmann–Bayard pistol
The Bergmann–Bayard was a German-designed semi-automatic pistol produced under license in Belgium.
Bergmann Mars.
The Bergmann Mars was produced in 1901, and was the first Bergmann design aimed squarely at the military market, with a comparatively powerful 9×23mm Bergmann round. It aroused the interest of a number of armies and was the subject of several trials in competition with the Mauser C96, Mannlicher, Browning and Luger pistols.
Model 1903.
The Bergmann–Bayard Model 1903