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.

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