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 created the gun that would later be called the Gast Maschinengewehr Modell 1917, while working at Vorwerk. The first prototype was manufactured in January 1916.