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Manurhin MR 73
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ManurhinMR73

Revolvers · France · 1972
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ManurhinMR73

Manurhin MR 73
Manurhin MR 73 Photo: Domenjod · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
80
Reliability
90
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
85
Durability
90
Concealability
70
Recoil Control
85
Calibre Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin France
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1972
Operators16 countries
Quantity88
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Revolvers MASS Rating
2/28
Cold War
6/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
80
Reliability
90
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
85
Durability
90
Concealability
70
Recoil Control
85
Calibre Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Manurhin MR 73
Category
Country
Production
1972–
Quantity
88
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1972
  • Service Entry Year1972
  • DesignerGilbert Albert René Maillard
  • Weight (Empty)0.88 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge.357 Magnum, .38 Special, .32 S&W Long, 9×19mm Parabellum, .22 Long Rifle
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length33 mm
  • Bullet Weight10 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length102 mm
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeIron sights, both fixed and adjustable
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length195 mm
  • Receiver Materialordnance‑certified steel
  • Furniture Materialpolymer/rubber grip (Gendarmerie model)
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1972
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1972Production started
54
years in service
88
units produced
16
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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