The Manurhin MR73 is a French-manufactured, high-end double-action and single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, which is also suitable for .38 Special. The MR73 is manufactured by Manurhin and is available in 2.5", 2.75", 3", 4", 4.25”, 5.25", 5.75", 6", 8", and 10" barrel lengths.
2.25 in (57.2 mm) 2.75 in (69.9 mm) 3 in (76.2 mm) 4 in (101.6 mm) 4.25 in (108.0 mm) 5.25 in (133.4 mm) 6 in (152.4 mm) 8 in (203.2 mm) 10 in (254.0 mm)
Every MR 73 is match grade accurate, shipped with its own factory test target fired at 25 m (27.3 yd). Averaging 15 rounds, no group over 20 mm (0.79 in) diameter with selected ammunition is allowed.
The MR 73 has an adjustable trigger weight in both double-action and single-action modes, a feature found in other high-end revolvers such as Korth and Janz. These adjustments do not alter the strength of the main spring, ensuring reliable primer ignition. This is achieved by use of roller bearings in the trigger mechanism, with extensive hand fitting and polishing of components during assembly. The MR73 requires more than 12 hours of hand-fitting at the factory, making it about 50% more expensive than competing U.S.-manufactured brands.[4]
The revolver can be converted to 9×19mm Parabellum with a supplied replacement cylinder, however, 9×19mm Parabellum under French law has the status of ammunition of war. Thus, from the early 1980s onwards the production was limited to the versions in .38 Special/.357 Magnum.
Cylinder chambers are finished with an impact process that makes them glass-smooth and extremely hard. The factory proof-fires each cylinder chamber with .357 Magnum ammunition which generates 30% more pressure than the C.I.P. maximum allowable pressure for the Magnum cartridge. The factory guarantees that the cylinder will not burst or show any bulging or deformation with .357 Magnum ammunition developing double the C.I.P. 300.00 MPa (43,511 psi) Pmax piezo pressure, meaning the cylinder can withstand 600.00 MPa (87,023 psi), or 43.5 tons per square inch).
The frame, cylinder, and barrel of the MR 73 are made from ordnance-certified steel. Barrels are manufactured by cold-hammering. The rifling is formed during the forging process, eliminating the need to cut rifling as a separate manufacturing step. This creates an extremely hard and microscopically smooth internal barrel surface.[7] The manufacturer made a counterweight to use with Manurhin MR 73 5"1/2 and greater length, and high quality walnut pistol grips.
HKS make a speedloader (Model 10A) to use with the .38, .357, and 9mm caliber cylinder.
Variants
A sporting variant called the MR 32 Match is produced in .32 S&W Long. It was first produced in 1985.[8] Other sporting variants are the MR 38 Match chambered in .38 Special and the MR 22 Match chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The Match versions feature only a single action trigger and have an extended rearward rise. This allows the aiming length to be increased without increasing the total length of the weapon, which would have made it exceed the maximum dimensions authorized in certain competitions.
A variant called the Gendarmerie features adjustable rear sights and larger front sights.
^The MR 73 was produced at the original Manurhin factory in Mulhouse until 1998, when Chapuis Armes purchased the company and moved production to its own facilities in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château.[1]
^. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
^Reeves, James (2021-05-07). "The Invincible Revolver Made for Special Forces is Back: The Manurhin MR73". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
^. Archived from the original on 2001-02-22. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
^McNab, Chris (2004). The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms. Thunder Bay Press. p. 191. ISBN1-59223-304-X.
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31 0 oz 2 5 950 g 33 5 oz 4 1 030 g 36 3 oz 5 25 Length195 mm 7 7 in 205 mm 8 1 in 233 mm 9 2 in Barrel length2 25 in 57 2 mm 2 75 in 69 9 mm 3 in 76 2 mm 4 in 101 6 mm 4 25 in 108 0 mm 5 25 in 133 4 mm 6 in 152 4 mm 8 in 203 2 mm 10 in 254 0 mm Cartridge 22 Long Rifle 5 32 S amp W Long 9 19mm Parabellum 38 Special 357 MagnumActionDouble actionFeed system6 round cylinderSightsIron sights both fixed and adjustableMR 73 sniper variant with 8 barrel Match MR 38 variant Contents 1 Usage 2 Specifications 3 Variants 3 1 Other variants 4 Users 5 Footnotes 6 References 7 Literature 8 External linksUsage EditThe MR 73 was standard issue to the French Gendarmerie and to some police units including Special Weapons and Tactics teams RAID GIGN and comparable units In 2021 Beretta began to import the MR 73 Gendarmerie and the MR 73 Sport into the United States 6 Specifications EditEvery MR 73 is match grade accurate shipped with its own factory test target fired at 25 m 27 3 yd Averaging 15 rounds no group over 20 mm 0 79 in diameter with selected ammunition is allowed The MR 73 has an adjustable trigger weight in both double action and single action modes a feature found in other high end revolvers such as Korth and Janz These adjustments do not alter the strength of the main spring ensuring reliable primer ignition This is achieved by use of roller bearings in the trigger mechanism with extensive hand fitting and polishing of components during assembly The MR73 requires more than 12 hours of hand fitting at the factory making it about 50 more expensive than competing U S manufactured brands 4 The revolver can be converted to 9 19mm Parabellum with a supplied replacement cylinder however 9 19mm Parabellum under French law has the status of ammunition of war Thus from the early 1980s onwards the production was limited to the versions in 38 Special 357 Magnum Cylinder chambers are finished with an impact process that makes them glass smooth and extremely hard The factory proof fires each cylinder chamber with 357 Magnum ammunition which generates 30 more pressure than the C I P maximum allowable pressure for the Magnum cartridge The factory guarantees that the cylinder will not burst or show any bulging or deformation with 357 Magnum ammunition developing double the C I P 300 00 MPa 43 511 psi Pmax piezo pressure meaning the cylinder can withstand 600 00 MPa 87 023 psi or 43 5 tons per square inch The frame cylinder and barrel of the MR 73 are made from ordnance certified steel Barrels are manufactured by cold hammering The rifling is formed during the forging process eliminating the need to cut rifling as a separate manufacturing step This creates an extremely hard and microscopically smooth internal barrel surface 7 The manufacturer made a counterweight to use with Manurhin MR 73 5 1 2 and greater length and high quality walnut pistol grips HKS make a speedloader Model 10A to use with the 38 357 and 9mm caliber cylinder Variants EditA sporting variant called the MR 32 Match is produced in 32 S amp W Long It was first produced in 1985 8 Other sporting variants are the MR 38 Match chambered in 38 Special and the MR 22 Match chambered in 22 Long Rifle The Match versions feature only a single action trigger and have an extended rearward rise This allows the aiming length to be increased without increasing the total length of the weapon which would have made it exceed the maximum dimensions authorized in certain competitions A variant called the Gendarmerie features adjustable rear sights and larger front sights Other variants Edit MR 73 Sport MR 73 Gendarmerie Special Police F1 MR 88 MR 93 MR 96Users Edit Austria Used by EKO Cobra 9 Burkina Faso 10 Cameroon 10 Chad 10 France Used by GIGN and RAID 3 dead link Gabon 10 Ivory Coast 10 Malaysia 10 RELA Corps Mali People s Movement for the Liberation of Azawad 11 Mauritius 10 Niger police forces 12 Senegal 10 13 Seychelles 10 Togo 10 Footnotes Edit The MR 73 was produced at the original Manurhin factory in Mulhouse until 1998 when Chapuis Armes purchased the company and moved production to its own facilities in Saint Bonnet le Chateau 1 References Edit American Gunsmith 2021 The Manurhin Candidate https americangunsmith info 2021 02 05 the manurhin candidate Hogg Ian 1989 Jane s Infantry Weapons 1989 90 15th Edition Jane s Information Group p 17 ISBN 0 7106 0889 6 a b Modern Firearms Manurhin MR 73 Archived from the original on 2015 12 19 Retrieved 2009 06 11 a b http www recguns com Sources IIIB2c html Blue Book Publications MANURHIN REVOLVERS Archived from the original on 2011 07 08 Retrieved 2009 06 30 Reeves James 2021 05 07 The Invincible Revolver Made for Special Forces is Back The Manurhin MR73 The Firearm Blog Retrieved 2021 05 08 MR73 RANGE Archived from the original on 2001 02 22 Retrieved 2009 07 05 McNab Chris 2004 The Great Book of Guns An Illustrated History of Military Sporting and Antique Firearms Thunder Bay Press p 191 ISBN 1 59223 304 X Magazine LAW and ORDER July 2009 a b c d e f g h i j Hogg Ian 1989 Jane s Infantry Weapons 1989 90 15th Edition Jane s Information Group pp 826 836 ISBN 0 7106 0889 6 Small Arms Survey 2005 Sourcing the Tools of War Small Arms Supplies to Conflict Zones Small Arms Survey 2005 Weapons at War Oxford University Press p 166 ISBN 978 0 19 928085 8 Archived from the original PDF on November 9 2010 World Infantry Weapons Niger 2007 2014 Archived from the original on 24 November 2016 Jones Richard 2009 Jane s Infantry Weapons 2009 2010 Jane s Information Group p 902 ISBN 978 0 7106 2869 5 Literature EditRevolver Manurhin MR 73 Strelecka revue 11 1974External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Manurhin MR73 Official Site English User Manual Modern Firearms Manurhin MR 73 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Manurhin MR 73 amp oldid 1122986242, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
