![]() ![]() Section 8: Handguns Subject: Manhurin MR 73 Msg# 1187418
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Just a for-what-it's-worth. Beretta did not buy out Manurhin, but is going to be a distributor for the MR73. This is still a Chapuis Armes product, and they will continue to build the MR73 and the MR88.
Manurhin info, from their web site, here: MANURHIN Since the beginning of the Manurhin adventure and as part of a continuous production improvement program, Chapuis-Armes has not ceased to invest in its production tool in order to modernize the procedures while maintaining the supply of the highest quality steel Chapuis-Armes has now, a park of 5 axis CNC machine used to mechanize the frames, cylinder and barrels of each revolver. These high-performance machining methods associated with three-dimensional metrological control enable a production quality that we have raised to the highest level of metallurgy standards. Each MR73 and MR88 revolver is manually assembled and adjusted in the best tradition of high-grade gunsmithing. By improving its production processes and the quality of manufactured revolvers, Chapuis-Armes facing an constant increasing demand, continues to promote through these Manurhin revolvers a legend of French armory’s heritage. From the Beretta press release: Beretta USA Launches Line of Manurhin Revolvers Accokeek, MD (May, 2021) – Beretta USA is excited to announce the inclusion of Manurhin revolvers into our commercial product line-up. The official launch of this new line will take place this week at the 2021 USPSA LOCAP Nationals in Talladega, AL. The French company Chapuis Armes, a world leader in hunting firearms, has manufactured, produced, and distributed the legendary Manurhin revolvers for nearly 20 years. These storied firearms benefit from the expertise and craftsmanship of Chapuis Armes’ gunsmiths for quality and finish. The full range of Manurhin revolvers fulfills the needs of target shooters and law enforcement officers worldwide. The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers were explicitly developed for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. The pistols feature exceptional accuracy and proven reliability, tested with tens of thousands of rounds of full power .357 Mag ammunition during durability testing. “Beretta is proud to have the opportunity to bring the best revolver in the world to the US market in cooperation with our sister company, Chapuis Armes – the parent company of Manurhin. These products are in keeping with our philosophy of producing the best offerings on the market, and we are excited to enter into the revolver market with such a storied brand and the renowned MR73 series specifically,” Erik Stern, Tactical and Pro-Shop Product Manager, said. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Not sure if you all are aware, but Beretta bought out Manhurin and has become the importer of the revolver. Price on these is a little over $3K brand new. I have one of these, but it was bought several years ago from AIM Surplus and I was lucky to grab one. Mechanically, it's fine, but cosmetically, it could use some work. So, I got to thinking that since Beretta has spare parts and is now the owner of the company, I could get some refurbishment work done to it. So, I contacted Beretta and sent the gun in with a request of what I wanted: Trigger job, mechanical once over, and metal refinishing to include a re-bluing. Beretta called me about a month ago to let me know that they couldn't do anything to service it since it is not a current production gun. They did say it was fine mechanically. Image below from TJ Parmele - Image Title: Manhurin M73 Uploaded: undefined ![]() Image below from TJ Parmele - Image Title: Manhurin M73 Uploaded: undefined ![]() |