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Difference between revisions of "Manurhin MR-73"
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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]] | ||
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==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.
Film
- The Outsider ("Le Marginal"), used by Jean-Paul Belmondo