Paul Mauser

Peter Paul von Mauser
Peter Paul von Mauser
Born(1838-06-27)June 27, 1838
Oberndorf am Neckar, Kingdom of Württemberg
DiedMay 29, 1914(1914-05-29) (aged 75)
Oberndorf am Neckar, German Empire
NationalityGerman Empire
Occupation(s)Engineer, Weapon Designer, Politician
Known forDevelopment of distinctive Mauser action
Notable workGewehr 98 rifle
7.65×53mm Mauser and 7×57mm Mauser rifle cartridges
Political partyNational Liberal Party
RelativesWilhelm Mauser, brother

Peter Paul von Mauser (born Peter Paul Mauser) (27 June 1838 – 29 May 1914) was a German weapon designer, manufacturer, industrialist and politician.

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