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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
A solid-frame,swing out cylinder,double action revolver. The barrel is cold-hammered which is unusual for a revolver and makes for a high quality weapon. It also makes for a more expensive weapon. There there is the usual flat mainspring operating the hammer, but there is a seperate flatspring controlling the trigger. This second spring operates on a roller to decrease friction, moves the trigger forward after firing, and moves up the safety block to prevent the hammer's nose from inadvertantly setting off a round. The end result is a very smooth and constant trigger which aids the shooter tremendously. The MR-73 is also capable of shooting 9mm Parabellum by exchanging cylinders. The MR-73 is a high quality and expensive revolver. They are fairly scarce in the United States.
A solid-frame,swing out cylinder,double action revolver. The barrel is cold-hammered, which is unusual for a revolver, and makes for a very strong and high quality weapon. It also makes for a more expensive weapon. There there is the usual flat mainspring operating the hammer, but there is a seperate flatspring controlling the trigger. This second spring operates on a roller to decrease friction, moves the trigger forward after firing, and moves up the safety block to prevent the hammer's nose from inadvertantly setting off a round. The end result is a very smooth and constant trigger which aids the shooter tremendously. The MR-73 is also capable of shooting 9mm Parabellum by exchanging cylinders. The MR-73 is a high quality and expensive revolver. They are fairly scarce in the United States.


[[Image:Manurhin-MR-73.jpg|thumb|right|375px|Manurhin MR73 Target Match Version revolver - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:Manurhin-MR-73.jpg|thumb|right|375px|Manurhin MR73 Target Match Version revolver - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:Manurhin mr-73.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Manurhin MR-73]]
[[Image:Manurhin mr-73.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Manurhin MR-73]]


==Film==
==Film==

Revision as of 19:44, 11 March 2009

French-made revolver, seen in the following movies:

Characteristics

A solid-frame,swing out cylinder,double action revolver. The barrel is cold-hammered, which is unusual for a revolver, and makes for a very strong and high quality weapon. It also makes for a more expensive weapon. There there is the usual flat mainspring operating the hammer, but there is a seperate flatspring controlling the trigger. This second spring operates on a roller to decrease friction, moves the trigger forward after firing, and moves up the safety block to prevent the hammer's nose from inadvertantly setting off a round. The end result is a very smooth and constant trigger which aids the shooter tremendously. The MR-73 is also capable of shooting 9mm Parabellum by exchanging cylinders. The MR-73 is a high quality and expensive revolver. They are fairly scarce in the United States.

Manurhin MR73 Target Match Version revolver - .357 Magnum
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Manurhin MR-73

Film

Television