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  1. 12-07-20, 16:38 #1
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    manurhin mr73 information and links

    Hey guys,

    I am looking into getting one of these so I have been doing some research. Since I was unable to find any useful central repository of info I will include the useful links I found here.

    Of course Wiki gets you going....

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manurhin_MR_73

    Mike Zeleny does an amazing, scholarly job (this is the must read of the bunch)...

    https://larvatus.livejournal.com/519794.html

    https://larvatus.livejournal.com/520133.html

    https://larvatus.livejournal.com/tag/mr73

    Leroy Thompson has some sort of "gunshop talk" info here....

    https://www.firearmsnews.com/editori...ellence/307258


    Maxim Popenker ....the grand daddy of all useful web gun resources....

    https://modernfirearms.net/en/handgu...hin-mr-73-eng/

    Here is a PDF of the manual....

    http://www.chapuis-armes.com/attachm...d_attachment=7
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  2. 12-07-20, 17:37 #2
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    There are a few guys on 1911addicts forum that are hardcore Manhurin fans.
    Might check out their revo sub forum.
    A true "Gun Guy" (or gal) should have familiarity and a modicum of proficiency with most all firearms platforms.
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    Surprised he hasn't done a video on a standard model since he is in to French stuff.

    https://www.forgottenweapons.com/gig...in-357-magnum/
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    I have owned one and now I want another. Extremely well made and accurate. I'd gladly trade my Python for one now.
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    Thanks for the links, always useful. I had read M. Zeleny’s extensive work, also on the Sig P210.

    I bought a brand new one made by Chappuis Armes in December 2007. It’s a beautiful gun, very well made with an amazing deep blueing.

    It’s a very accurate revolver too, with a great trigger both in SA and DA mode







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    Gorgeous! I should be able to pick up mine tomorrow.
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    Mine came in today! Gorgeous!

    I had them swap out the rubber grips for the service grips so the gun could be carried.

    First of all, he fit and finish is absurd. The blueing makes my old 70s python look like an RG. It is just so ridiculously deep. The straw on the trigger and hammer looks like something off a $6000 custom shop gun.

    The trigger is technically perfect. It might be a bit heavy but it really doesn't matter because 1. It is so roller bearing smooth and 2. It is fully adjustable.

    The lock up is perfect. Everything is perfect to look at. It reminds me of an Old Model 19 if God had a custom shop.


    I did find one downside. The rear sight has two dots and the front sight is a serrated blade. It's fine, but it looks odd to me. There is a definite contrast but I guess this French site setup is weird to me. Almost the opposite of what I like. I may have to blank out the rear. Interestingly, the front sight is roll pinned on so I guess I could order a replacement and have it sent to tool tech and have them install a gold bead for even, blasphemous, tritium. More likely I will just blank out the rear dots. I am too used to the other way around.

    I CANNOT wait to shoot this thing. If I can get in tomorrow afternoon I am going to sneak down and test fire this gorgeous beast.






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    So mad I missed them when they come in a few years ago for under a G! Now they're out of my price range

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    I just want to verify that new Manurhin MR73s go for about $3200...

    Because I'm not much for revolvers, but a Manurhin MR73 has always intrigued me. But I'm not sure I want to throw three grand at one.
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    Let's not discuss that. Too depressing.
    Let those who are fond of blaming and finding fault, while they sit safely at home, ask, ‘Why did you not do thus and so?’I wish they were on this voyage; I well believe that another voyage of a different kind awaits them.”

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