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Manurhin MR 73

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The Manurhin MR 73 is a French double-action revolver designed by Gilbert Albert Rene Maillard and manufactured by Manurhin, introduced in 1972 for police tactical use and chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special. It became the standard sidearm of the French National Gendarmerie and was carried by elite French units including GIGN and RAID, and it has been produced in barrel lengths ranging from 2.5 to 10 inches. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Classification
Caliber
.357 Magnum 1
Caliber
.22 Long Rifle 2
Weapon Class
Revolver 3
Introduced Year
1972 3
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Pistol / Revolver 3
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1. Wikipedia: Manurhin MR 73
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The Manurhin MR 73 is a French double-action revolver designed by Gilbert Albert Rene Maillard and manufactured by Manurhin, introduced in 1972 for police tactical use and chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special.
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2. Wikidata: Manurhin MR 73
Wikidata Q778667, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
3. Wikipedia: Manurhin MR 73
  • Infobox, type
    Revolver
  • History
    Introduced in 1972
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