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[[File:Manurhin MR-88 Stainless 4inch.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Manurhin MR-88 Defence revolver with 4" barrel and stainless finish - .357 Magnum]]
[[File:Manurhin MR-88 Stainless 4inch.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Manurhin MR-88DX Defence revolver with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]]


'''Manurhin MR-88''' (''MR 88'', ''MR88'') is a French revolver manufactured by Manurhin in 1988-2003 in two versions: Defence (MR-88D) and Sport (MR-88S). It is based on [[Manurhin F1]] and inherited Ruger-style cylinder release. MR-88 Defence exists with blued (88D) and stainless steel (88DX) finish while Sport revolvers were produced only with stainless finish. The revolver had only a limited success and was completly removed from service when French police replaced revolvers with [[SIG-Sauer SP 2022]] pistol. In modern days the production of MR-88 Sport is continued by Chapuis Armes.
'''Manurhin MR-88''' (''MR 88'', ''MR88'') is a French revolver manufactured by Manurhin in 1988-2003 in two versions: Defence (MR-88D) and Sport (MR-88S). It is based on [[Manurhin F1]] and inherited the Ruger-style cylinder release. MR-88 Defence exists with blued (88D) and stainless steel (88DX) finishs while Sport revolvers were produced only with a stainless finish. The revolver had limited success and was completely removed from service when French police replaced revolvers with [[SIG-Sauer SP 2022]] pistol. Todays the production of MR-88 Sport is continued by Chapuis Armes.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==

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Manurhin MR-88DX Defence revolver with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum

Manurhin MR-88 (MR 88, MR88) is a French revolver manufactured by Manurhin in 1988-2003 in two versions: Defence (MR-88D) and Sport (MR-88S). It is based on Manurhin F1 and inherited the Ruger-style cylinder release. MR-88 Defence exists with blued (88D) and stainless steel (88DX) finishs while Sport revolvers were produced only with a stainless finish. The revolver had limited success and was completely removed from service when French police replaced revolvers with SIG-Sauer SP 2022 pistol. Todays the production of MR-88 Sport is continued by Chapuis Armes.

Specifications

(1988 - 2003)

  • Type: Revolver
  • Country of Origin: France
  • Caliber: .357 Magnum; .38 Special (only MR-88S)
  • Weight: 1.9 lbs (0.8 kg) (88D with 3" barrel), 2.2 lbs (1 kg) (88D with 4" barrel), 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) (88S with 6" barrel)
  • Length: 8.1 in (20.7 cm) - 8.8 in (22.3 cm)
  • Barrel Length: 3", 4" (88D); 4", 5" 1/4, 6" (88S)
  • Capacity: 6
  • Action: Double Action

The Manurhin MR-88 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title Actor Character Note Date
Operation Corned Beef (L'opération Corned Beef) Isabelle Renauld Lt. Isabelle Fourreau Stainless, 4" barrel 1991