Have an early 80s, near mint, shoots incredibly smooth and accurate. A fairly well known issue. Aint no fuzzy way in bunny hell Id reach for a revolver instead of a semi-auto in a situation where someone is shooting back (or has a weapon, advancing on me, etc.). An aside, its not unheard of for an issue GIGN MR73 to have more than 250,000-round life, which also speaks volumes to the guns ruggedness. Manurhin Military Surplus Pistols For Sale at Classic Firearms Home Handguns Military Surplus Win The H&K SP5K-PDW Pistol w/ Binary Trigger ($3900 Value!) Can you imagine the reaction of the mayor and city council if they police commissioner told them, I need another $3 million plus each year so that my cops can learn to hit what they shoot at?, A few million dollars is probably nothing to the NYPD. background-color: #f05321; This is a seriously attractive handgun. Let me first mention that I fired 12 cartridges per ammunition type, and that I did all my shooting in one session at the range. In regards to Manurhin they make some very well made firearms. Available now through Beretta Premium Galleries and Dealers. Try about 1/2 a turn at a time until you have reliable reset, Its not the trigger spring, its the hand spring (which drives the pawl that engages the cylinder star). Therefore, it would cost $3.24 million annually to provide each officer with one 50-round box of practice ammunition per month. The Manurhin MR73 Revolver - Fighting Wheel Gun Par Excellence Raymond Sasia established the Police Nationale Training program to teach the techniques with the revolver he had brought back from the FBI. Aint doing that with a revolver. per page . Finish: High polish blue I know farmers around here who put down their hogs with .22s, There are SEVERAL of these revolvers up for sale on gunbroker. Being DA-only (not mentioned in the review, but I looked it up), how heavy is the trigger pull? The tool steel used in the MR73 gives it crazy durability. The models listed by Beretta include the Manurhin MR73 Sport and Manurhin MR73 Gendarmerie, both of which are six-shot .357 Magnum double-action revolvers with Trausch-branded rubber finger groove grips and Beretta import marks on the barrel. I also suspect that the reference to revolvers might be outdated. All Rights Reserved, Coming to America: Beretta Importing New Manurhin MR73 Revolvers. The lockwork is a bit different, yielding a double and single action much nicer than you can generally obtain with a Smith (is more like a Python in quality). Muzzle energy for this cartridge was ~650 ft-lbs, and thus I personally wouldnt want to exceed the 50-yard mark when firing these at game animals. Manurhin also makes the MR-88, which is a Ruger GP-100 with a Manurhin made barrel and cylinder at about half the price of an MR-73. I deeply regret this purchase. The explanation may lie in the design having originated within the French company. But then, it is in league price-wise with a whole bunch of custom 1911s. Overall Length: 10 Supposedly this aided in the Colts outstanding accuracy. If they only have to qualify once a year, its more like 150 rounds in three years. } The remainder of the session saw me decked out in my lightly-padded gloves. The second conclusion applies to hunting applications, specifically when pairing the Manurhin revolver with the Hornady 140-grain FTX LEVERevolution ammunition. Manufacturer Number: HG2422-G Caliber: 38 Special Rounds: 6 Unit of Measure: Each . Let alone once you add in benefits. And despite the value of the gun, to say it is not inexpensive is something of an understatement. Forgot account? Says somebody who has never had to shoot a religious fanatic or drugged up gangbanger who takes multiple hits to put down. I never had as much luck with the V spring in Colts. All these things conspire to make coil springs the item of choice nowadays. For anyone interested in the details of the MR 73, heres an excellent article, https://larvatus.livejournal.com/519794.html. Would happen consistently 2-3 times per cylinder until Id spent that ammo. In this particular case, its likely GIGN Chief-Warrant Officer used his 5.25-inch barreled MR73. It enjoys a legendary reputation for its use at the hands of French's elite counter-terrorism unit. Revolver or semi-auto, she likely isnt reloading it. Mind you, this was with the entirety of the flights crew and passengers onboard. A .357 magnum revolver is no slouch but if you take those operators and have them train just as hard with a good-quality semiautomatic pistol the results would be just as impressive with enough remaining ammo to take out the 4th bad guy. I love .357, own a couple (Smith and Ruger), and found this article fascinating. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Both the MR73 Sport and Gendarmerie run a cool $3,300. Theyre really convincing and can certainly work. to find great prices on all the things you need. Who knew, maybe Id have the opportunity to try out the wheel gun ammunition on a feral hog. The pistols feature exceptional accuracy and proven reliability, tested with tens of thousands of rounds of full power .357 MAG during durability testing. I was left with fixed-frames positioned 42 yards from the bench. Military Surplus View All Military Surplus . } Fax: 859-873-1842, Gunshop Hours: [Handgun] Manurhin MR73 revolvers in stock for $3600 plus tax, free shipping palmettostatearmory 171 2 148 148 Best Add a Comment more replies 4" Gendarmerie model for the same price more reply PP so very hard!!! Failure to follow these rules may result in injury or death. An impressive item to add to the list of impressive items I will never come close to being able to pay for. Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm Its interesting to note that in the 1980s Pistolero Magazine went to Mexico where they shot barn yard pigs and they used the .357 mag, .38 Special, 9mm and .45 acp and they found no difference in killing power at point blank range between any of those calibers , none what so ever. Probably also wont happen unless they can make it good for Ruger only loads. 3. But there are plenty of situations where volume of fire IS a good thing. The PP Sport pistols are not only beau. display: none !important; } ._ta-basicForm .submitted-message{ The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. Here is where I switch from quantitative to qualitative observations. background-color: #f65325; But, what about for the non-elite shooter? And Beretta is bringing it to America. The Manurhin MR73 is a French made, double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. The Gign, does not rely only on the Revolver, here it is not a question between semiautomatic or or revolver, they carry both, and when they choose to use the revolver, if they do not solve with the 6 shots, they do not reload, but switch to semi-automatic. This high level of adjustability allows for the shooter to dial in the trigger to the precise specifications needed for maximum control over the shot. Brings up the obvious question of police in an urban environment and 16-rd mags. The MR73 has an adjustable trigger weight in both double-action and single-action modes- a feature not found in any other revolver. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. I do consider all the ideas you have offered to your post. Each member is required to fire 150 rounds of full-power .357 ammunition through their MR73s every day. I, for one, could support the idea that such officers should be limited to 6-rd reloads, because spraying the countryside is such an obviously bad idea. OK, the Chauchat was a deadly lemon, but a mere mote on an otherwise outstanding record. Manurhin MR73 Sport .357 Mag DA/SA 8" Bbl Blued Revolver JRMR9738. ), First Look: Taurus 856 & 605 T.O.R.O. They Colts are better but still stack at the end. Sadly it didnt come out of the NYPD budget or maybe theyd make it a priority to both get officers to the range more often, but also more training in conflict de-escalation, active shooter training, high pressure situation training, etc. display: block; That doesnt mean they cant become very proficient with a semi auto, but it is hard to beat a revolvers fixed barrel and stupidly simple controls. I heard the warning, but at the start of my session, I ignored Kens advice. However, that spring no longer exists as a replacement part . The French pistol, however, could and in the unit's skilled hands has acquitted itself well. Some +p SJHP 158gr bullets (not something Id normally shoot through my Colt OP. product. Im all Im gonna get one, til I saw the price tag. Pretty top-shelf, perhaps akin to another top-end European revolver makerGermanys Korth. Hill Country. Its also worth noting that according to Wikipedia, the GIGN uses Glock and SIG semi-automatic pistols in addition to the MR73 and Smith and Wesson revolvers. Not entirely a drop in the bucket, but that is still about .4-1.5% in training what it costs just to pay the officer. } Its a cool piece but I can think of far better ways to blow $3000. Average local police officer is probably closer to 150/year. This was verified in a letter sent to the Original Swat Magazine when Chuck Taylor was editor. It is in pretty good condition, but there's a problem with either the trigger or the hammer. Manurhin Walther PPK/S, 22LR, made in France, 3 3/4" barrel, some holster wear to the top curved edges of the slide, Walther Banner on the grips, 90% blue overall, with box and papers. The reason revolvers are functionally obsolete is not that they arent effective. You have entered an incorrect email address! Now thats innovative! The frame, cylinder, and barrel of the MR73 are made from ordnance-certified, alloyed steel. Use only factory loaded ammunition in good condition and of the proper caliber. So, if you are looking for an incredibly tough, powerful and yet handsome handgun one that you will enjoy showing off to your friends I would refer you to the Manurhin MR73. Whatever the reason, this revolver looks as good as it shoots. There are a few major issues. Sold Out! Kind of like how you would build a model 19 Smith with no budget. Excellent quality and the Germans took full advantage of their manufacturing. The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. padding: 10px; Ive made leaf/v springs for old guns in my shop some go quickly, some dont, but all of them can be made easily with simple tools (hacksaws, hand files, polishing paper, quenching oil, a torch or source of heat and some measuring tools). In the time it takes me to put 17+1 downrange form my G17 (or 19+1 as I normally leave one with a +2 extended baseplate on it) I MIGHT have finished reloading my Colt OP from a speed loader and I am ready to fire the next 6 rounds. I have pictured the gun with both the std rubber grips and optional target wood grips Note the wood grips will not be avauilable until November The $3300 price includes credit card fees and shipping to your FFL. Manurhin MR73 .357 Magnum Revolver, 3" or 4" Barrel - Surplus . Ill take a buffed Smith model 10 over a Python any day. 1,867 people follow this. They are also tough as nails well even tougher really. Oh, they are not DA only, I expect thats just an available option. Revolvers also work in contact with the target. My theory is Chapuis have dropped the quality control ball. Way to rich for me, ill just have to make due with my ruger. padding: 0px 40px 0px 40px; Cant say it wasnt effective. Surface is dinged up, wood grips look like all the corners were rounded down with a belt sander. Spendy, but look at it this way, it works out to around $.01 a trigger-pull if you get it to 250,000 rounds. ._ta-formTitle{ You know, I used to go by the older guns were better mantra as well. Vlad, surely you know you cant *own* those Pythons, or any property. 75 out of 78 people found the following review helpful. The new edm rifling, while not my favorite, is extremely accurate. The smoothness comes from a preponderance of leaf springs. This firearm was designed specifically to stand up to the incredibly punishing training regimen employed by . Beretta has quietly added two French-made Manurhin MR73 series revolvers to their U.S. offerings, available now through Beretta dealers. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. color: #ffffff; I decided to take the revolver, and a box of Hornadys 140-grain FTX LEVERevolution ammunition to my hunt. Too rich for my blood. German law mandates who ever finishes the gun gets to put their name on it so your made in Germany Walther if its post WWII is not made in Germany at all. I arrived with my NRA-approved 25 yard slow-fire pistol targets planning to fire from the bench at, well, 25 yards. At least my TRR8 still likes em (thats why I had them on hand). For a member of the Politburo or a foreign round eye devil? Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. margin: 0px; Owing to the inertia of the hand thrown backward by Magnum recoil forces, the music wire spring was not strong enough to return it forward in time to engage the teeth of the ratchet of the ejector and ensure the rotation of the cylinder. You have entered an incorrect email address! However, their design is biased towards sport shooting. Smith & Wesson M10-5 .38 Spl 4 Barrel, Used Police Surplus, Good Condition, Grips Vary $ 399.99. The NYCPD has 36,000 sworn officers. height: 45px; Overall build quality probably exceeds the Python. When I arrived at the site of my hunt, I decided to use my hosts range to put the first few rounds through the Manurhin revolver. The point man in the rescue, Chief-Warrant Officer Thierry Prungnaud, killed two of the four hijackersmembers of the Armed Islamic Group of . Sadly I bought in to the MR73 hype. The grips arent only functional, but look like a piece of artwork. When discussing the design of my range analysis with Ken Buch, he mentioned that the MR73 could be very, um, noticeable when one touched off a full-power load. Shooting 150 rounds a day will cause 6 rounds to be plenty 99.9% of the time. The reality of math.whats the going rate for a kidney now? But members of this unit also were issued a 3-inch barreled concealable model for protection duties and an 8-inch barreled urban sniping variant. I just shoot an a occasional box of .38 specials through it. That the assault team was employing six-shot wheel-guns was, according to the first commander of the GIGN, a decided advantage. Indeed; even my surplus beater, with its deep turn-line and slightly peened bolt stops (thats from a shitload of rapid DA, btw) still shows evidence in the nooks & crannies of a very nice high polish blue, and of course the mechanism for the trigger and crane are marvelous to use. Manurhin MR73 SPORT .357/.38 DA 3 . Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. Continuity of fire rules the day. The second conclusion applies to hunting applications, specifically when pairing the Manurhin revolver with the Hornady 140-grain FTX LEVERevolution ammunition. Speaking to the latter, the guns are favored for use by French police, which meant frequent practice with full-house magnum loads. $3,699.00. For sure. That said, If you Google the name of "Manurhin MR73 Revolver" you should come up with factory contact info and with that a dealer list, including any USA outlets. Autos are faster in every regard to load, reload, and clear malfunctions. The pistols feature exceptional accuracy and proven reliability, tested with tens of thousands of rounds of full power .357 MAG during durability testing. Manurhin made most all Walther PPs after the war. Theyre also hideously expensive to replace for a consumable, unless based in sheet metal, which robs a lot of the freedom to optimize the design like you describe. My Colt OP is my most accurate handgun. 9mm Pistol, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver, Classic Gun Review: Marlin Model 39 .22 Lever Action Rifle, https://larvatus.livejournal.com/tag/korth. Certainly, its a thumb in any red-blooded Americans eye to claim another countryparticularly Francemakes a better wheelgun than us. max-width: 225px; $3,599.00. If didnt already have my S&W 681, I would consider buying that revolver. padding: 0px 40px 0px 40px; Agree its not very affordable. 2. Does it do something that justifies prioritizing training with it over the primary fighting weapon of the person in question? ._ta-basicForm .submitted-message{ Elwood Shelton is an online content developer for Gun Digest. Darn shame too, as it loads into the cylinder really quickly & easily because of the pointed tips. DA force on my gun is a smooth arc-shaped profile, with peak force seemingly about the middle of travel, and drops a bit as you progress to the break; very nice in rapid fire. This creates an extremely hard and glass-smooth internal barrel surface. Its the Indian. color: #ffffff; M & I Surplus. Its unbelie, Phenomenal Walther Manurhin Mk II target pistol, excellent condition, in .22lr, with box finger extension magazine, spare magazine, cleaning rods, and test target dated 19 June 1956, in original match, Manurhin MR38 Match Steel 38 Spl DA/SA 5.75" Barrel JRMR9385DA - Factory New, Manurhin P1 Pistol 9mm 5" Matte Blue - Used, This PP was manufactured in France under license by Walther and features nearly new condition. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. MSRP: $3200. True. Twist: 1:18 RH Hostage rescue volume of fire is not a good thing. Not to knock Smith & Wesson or Colt, not at all because I love these two brands also but the Manurhin MR73 is in a whole different category altogether. .hs_error_rollup, https://larvatus.livejournal.com/tag/korth. }. The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. Coil springs are absolutely cheaper, because its very easy to automate production of a coil spring. These revolvers were mostly built with a hand fit and finish, out of the finest materials, and to extremely high standards of quality and durability. Easier controls as well. Colt has upped their game. Dont shoot it much anymore-older hands. These included two varieties of Hornady rounds (the other was 135-grain Critical Duty), as well as Remington 125-grain SJHP cartridges and Speer 158-grain Gold Dot. or. Comes with one 10 round magazine, and adjustable or remova, This Manurhin Sport pistol is in excellent condition, it is chambered in .22Lr and comes with one 10 round magazine, bluing is slightly rubbed off at the muzzle. A coil spring could be made on a mandrel on a lathe with a drag block in the compound if you wanted to go that route. We cannot adopt the spray and pray method. I doubt she will in a high stress situation, but the damn thing is pretty intimidating compared to my G17. With a history and . Call us: 859-221-7107, Manurhin MR88 .38 Special Double Action Stainless 3" 6rd Revolver with Holster Police Trade-in Surplus, Sale not allowed in Connecticut; District of Columbia; Guam; Hawaii; California; Florida, MIAMI; Illinois. Colt and S&W used them quite successfully for years. That works out to $600 a year. This revolver truly is in a league of its very own. I have come away disappointed from other esoteric guns, but not this one. https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-stringer-report-nypd-payout-settlement-lawsuits-20190415-2zzm2zkhpna63dtlcr2zks6eoq-story.html, $230 million last year spent on lawsuits. He maintained that the limited number of cartridges resulted in carefully-placed shots. FWIW. $3,599.00. So this revolver is quite shootable. ONLY ONE NICKEL REMAINING Nickel with factory used rubber grips $1050 Mainly due to abysmal customer service. The MR88 revolvers were built with Ruger-style frames and lockwork, using French-made cylinders and barrels. Brother it took a real Moron at Smith to come up with that idea and an even bigger Moron to come up with burning the rifling in now with an EDM machine. In contemporary times, count the Manurhin MR73 among these triumphs. Saturday: 9am-2pm She knows the principals of aiming. Theres no substitute for real word usage. Call us: 800-950-1231 #C23657 - Very Good - 4" BBL w/ Rubber Grips : Copyright 2022 Classic Firearms, LLC. The cylinder for example, is rated for 90,000 PSI. Theres the value of intensive training for ya!!! ._ta-formTitle{ Stacked just like any other Colt but was smoother. I got a surplus gun for that reason. Still a pity, they drop into revolver chambers so nicely. In other words, I want to address the topic of how it felt to hold the MR73 post-trigger break, especially when firing the loads with the highest velocities and/or heaviest bullets. They also (generally) carry double the capacity of a revolver. FWIW, that ammo *specifically* will not work in my MR73. The surface finish was impressive, somewhere between Colt Python and Korth. I dont get to the range NEARLY as much as Id like, but I still probably average once a month and about half my trips I am taking one or more pistols. 7576 Willow Glen Rd (900.74 mi) Los Angeles, CA, CA 90046. Story goes, the West Berlin Police were looking for a new pistol in 1962, but a treaty made with the Russians who contr, REDUCED: $1750 This is a super scarce special order Walther PPK/S made around 1982 in France by Manurhin. The complete 3-way fully adjustable trigger is also unlike any other revolver on the market. Guess that would make it similar in size to the model 69, minus the sleeved barrel and that damn hole. The history of this firearm speaks much louder than anything I can write concerning its reliability. We do not expect them to last long. Bend over when you go into the gun store today. The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the Frenc h Police and Military.Available now through Beretta Premium Galleries and Dealers. But, unlike what might be assumed by those not familiar with this elite French force, the firearm that went through the door first and into the hail of terrorist rifle bullets wasnt an automatic rifle or a semiautomatic pistol. If this is a used or surplus firearm it is not new, therefore, it must be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing. Sort By: 1 Item(s) Show. When not at his press or the range he can be found chasing mule deer around the Rocky Mountains. Ezequiel. Overall * * * * * The MR73 is a precision made, match grade accurate pistol that when shipped new was required to produce groupings of no more than 20mm (0.8 inch) diameter when fired from 25 meters. Its known as the strongest .357 Magnum revolver in the world. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. Caliber and action type wars are for the noobs and those with egos to big to be in the same room with them. Manurhins triple adjustable trigger not only features a built-in overtravel screw but also a hammer force adjustment screw and a hammer spring weight adjustment screw. True enough, France isnt exactly the first country that comes to mind when discussing high-performance European firearms, however, the nation has a long and storied history innovating guns. The Manurhin MR73 was previously imported on this side of the Atlantic in 1988 by Century, but that was short-lived. The latter features are built into the frame and offer a shooter more control over the performance of the trigger than most revolvers on the market. Also has a cold hammer forged barrel and user adjustable mainspring and trigger spring. Not because of the shape, so much as 1) they are harder to design to prevent fatigue failure, 2) fatigue mechanics was not well understood at all in the days they were common in machinery. He said combat effectiveness. Grips will vary Import marked Includes holster Good to Very Good Used Condition I can appreciate the slickness of a fine revolver. Especially if they are behind cover or Ive been injured. The cylinder release catch broke. They belong to the peopleby which we mean the state. } I really cannot say enough about this gun. It was standard issue with France's Gendarmerie and police units including Special Weapons and Tactics Teams (RAID, GIGN and others). The rest of the gun is worn and dinged up, but the bore is mirror-perfect. In a big crowd also not. Before moving forward with the results of my range analysis, I should point out that not only is the MR73 a wonderfully-accurate, and tough handgun but its handsome as well. Create new account. The trigger merits comment. Most famously, and mention nearly anytime the MR73 is, is the revolvers role in the 1994 rescue of hijacked Air France flight 8969. Pythons are nice as long as you dont mind them shooting themselves out of time. NOTE: because the SR73 uses two separate springs for the hammer and the trigger, the user can easily adjust the trigger pull without affecting the strength of the hammer strike. The cold hammer-forged barrel and formed rifling process, vastly improved internals (using wheels instead of just lubrication where metal rubs on metal). The MR73 seems like the best of all worlds, with Smith-style ergonomics, a highly respectable trigger, extremely sturdy design & high quality materials, and superlative workmanship. Ill restate what I found with each of the four types of ammunition whether at a distance of 25-paces, or 42-yards, the MR73 gave excellent accuracy with Remington, Hornady and Speer cartridges. A beefed up GP100, jesus. These are surplus police revolvers that were hand selected for condition & mechanics, then carefully refinished. } Its guaranteed to impress your friends. Again bend over they see you coming. I saw a PP clone at a gun show a few years back and saw Manhurin and thought it was a cheap Chinese knockoff. 158gr or higher loads have plenty of momentum, but dont apply it to the gun/hand as quickly, so the lightweight part doesnt bounce as far during operation. Likewise, the overall lines on this revolver and the finish give it the appearance of what it is a product designed to look as good as it shoots. Its cute that vlad tetanus thinks well believe he owns a gun. border: none !important; Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. The advantage of more modern platforms is that they help substitute quantity for quality. Needless to say, I was captivated by both the origin and application of the MR73 as the GIGNs preferred sidearm. Like yours truly, for example? I once saw a custom (Strahan?) If we take the amount of time one needs to use to learn to rapidly reload a revolver under stress and do so without looking at the gun, reduce that to the time it takes to reload an autoloader, take the saved time and apply that to proper marksmanship we probably dont get spray and pray. border: none !important; But what percentage of civilians shoot 150 rounds per day every day or even twice a week? I have owned 2 Pythons and was never impressed. Exceedingly nice guns, Korth is probably the next step up. My first 12 shots were fired minus my shooting gloves. For the first time in decades you'd be able to buy a brand-new manufactured Manurhin MR73. Imagesareforrepresentation only. Combat effectiveness, huh? It would land us in deep shit with the system. Having read your comments on the internet, the communists will recognize your inherent superiority (i.e., eagerness to grovel) and welcome you to their inner sanctum, where youll enjoy all the perks that the rest of us are denied. 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