Wilhelm Mauser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wilhelm Mauser
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| Born | 2 May 1834 Oberndorf am Neckar, Kingdom of Württemberg
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| Died | 13 January 1882 (aged 47) Oberndorf am Neckar, German Empire
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| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Weapon designer |
| Known for | Designer of the Mauser rifle |
| Relatives | Paul Mauser, brother |
Wilhelm Mauser (born May 2, 1834 – died January 13, 1882) was a German inventor. He was known for designing and making weapons. Wilhelm worked with his brother, Paul Mauser, to create some of the most famous rifles in history.
About Wilhelm Mauser
Wilhelm Mauser was born in a town called Oberndorf am Neckar. At that time, this town was part of the Kingdom of Württemberg in Germany.
His family had a long history of making guns. Wilhelm's father and all four of his brothers were also gunsmiths. This meant they were skilled at designing and building firearms.
Working with His Brother
Wilhelm Mauser worked closely with his younger brother, Paul Mauser. Paul was born in 1838 and lived until 1914. Together, they were a great team.
Paul was often the one who focused on the technical details of how the weapons worked. Wilhelm, on the other hand, was better at the business side. He managed the factory and made sure their company ran smoothly.
The Mauser Rifle
In 1871, Wilhelm and Paul designed their first very successful rifle. It was called the Mauser Model 1871. This rifle was a big step forward in weapon design.
The German army liked it so much that they adopted it. They called it the Gewehr 71 or Infanterie-Gewehr 71. It was special because it was the first weapon used by the German Empire that fired metal cartridges.
The Mauser company continued to grow and invent new weapons. They later created other famous rifles. These included the Gewehr 98 and the Karabiner 98k. The Gewehr 98 is often seen as one of the best rifles in the Mauser series, which started with their first design in 1871.
Wilhelm Mauser passed away on January 13, 1882, in his hometown of Oberndorf am Neckar. His work helped create a lasting legacy in weapon design.
