In January 1915, Karl Gast invented the gun, which would become known as the Gast Maschinengewehr Modell 1917, while working for the Vorwerk company, the first weapon was produced in January 1916.
In January 1915, Karl Gast developed a gun that would be named the Gast Maschinengewehr Modell 1917 while working at Vorwerk. This prototype was produced for the first time in January 1916.