Manurhin MR 73 ...the best 357 Magnum?
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I dont remember if sou have a 21 or 22 prefix Korth, from the 22 on the Da can be externally adjusted. If you need help with it, pm me. I just fixed my 22 series that had late timing in da and adjusted it.
Nice write up OP. Manurhin is owned by Chapuis now and the Canadian dealer (Trade Ex Canada) just got some new MR88's in stainless. From what I understand these were a design collaboration with Ruger and are the entry level Manurhin. They're priced at $1895 CAD and apparently they have also have MR73's on the way. No firm price yet but guess's are 3K+
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I'd heard about the MR-73 for years, and like a Korth, always wanted one, but could never afford it. There's an "ugly duckling" one on the well known on-line gun auction site at about half the price of a regular "un-ugly duckling" type, but if you're going to go big, go big and not half way. By the way, I had a buddy whose dad specialized in buying treasures from pawnshops. Years ago, he bought a beautiful Korth from a pawnshop for a song because they had never heard of the brand, and thought (because of the brand name) that it came from North Korea! Where am I when such deals are to be had?
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Dave
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Dave
Yeah, the MR 88 is decent for a lower cost alternative, but it certainly isn't built like the MR 73.
BC, who sells the new MR 73's in the US? What does a new one sell for today? Made a couple calls today and one place said someone in Texas imports them but he wasn't sure who it was. I see what the used ones sell for a was curious what a new one costs. Larry
On the CHAPUIS ARMES Homepage Chapuis Armes
they listed a few Retailers for the USA:
Chapuis Armes
and there are great pictures and so on...
Here (scroll down to "External links") you can download the "English
User Manual" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manurhin_MR_73
I think, alone the unique "rebound system" is worth a look...
Perhaps sometimes -if you are in the mood and have the time
for reading/watching- the "good old aunt GOOGLE" and "uncle Wiki"
are your best friends.
EXample. Manurhin MR 73 - t-online.de Websuche
There are out a few interesting youtube-videos (from our
threadstarter ?) also...
P.44
they listed a few Retailers for the USA:
Chapuis Armes
and there are great pictures and so on...
Here (scroll down to "External links") you can download the "English
User Manual" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manurhin_MR_73
I think, alone the unique "rebound system" is worth a look...
Perhaps sometimes -if you are in the mood and have the time
for reading/watching- the "good old aunt GOOGLE" and "uncle Wiki"
are your best friends.
EXample. Manurhin MR 73 - t-online.de Websuche
There are out a few interesting youtube-videos (from our
threadstarter ?) also...
P.44
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Cardboard_killer
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Sorry to resurrect this thread, but, having bought one a year ago when Aim had them, I finally got to the range and shot it. Double action was very nice, but felt strange because of the short pull.
Anyway, I got it home and decided to try disassembling it to see how gunked up in side it was. As I haven't taken one down before, and parts aren't plentiful, I had reservations. Well, it was filthy inside once I did break it down. A long slow soak in OMS for the small parts, and a dip in the sonic cleaner for the frame. Cleaned up the gunk nicely, but the finish is pretty bad.
I'm thinking of getting it refinished by Ford's down here near Tampa. It's expensive, and normally wouldn't think of it, but there is a fair amount of abrasion on one side and lots of blue loss and some fine rust on the side plate--mechanically sound but ugly. I don't think I can lower the value of it. If it were just bluing loss, I wouldn't care, but the fine rust and the abraision spot are not pretty.
Anyway, I got it home and decided to try disassembling it to see how gunked up in side it was. As I haven't taken one down before, and parts aren't plentiful, I had reservations. Well, it was filthy inside once I did break it down. A long slow soak in OMS for the small parts, and a dip in the sonic cleaner for the frame. Cleaned up the gunk nicely, but the finish is pretty bad.
I'm thinking of getting it refinished by Ford's down here near Tampa. It's expensive, and normally wouldn't think of it, but there is a fair amount of abrasion on one side and lots of blue loss and some fine rust on the side plate--mechanically sound but ugly. I don't think I can lower the value of it. If it were just bluing loss, I wouldn't care, but the fine rust and the abraision spot are not pretty.
The 4" I found with adjustable sights shoots nicely for me in double action. It's being reblued with a high gloss finish local for less then 300. The name Manurhin will be re-engraved for less then 100 so it will show up nicely. Hopefully it will keep me from buying one of the expensive nice ones on the auction sites. There has been a lot of them for sale lately and they go quickly. The 3" ones seem intriguing as a carry gun, Larry
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Does anyone know if the current Chapuis MR73 uses the same strong tool steel as the original Mulhouse MR73? Also wondering if there's any difference in construction and quality between the two.
The Manurhins are a decent enough gun but to claim them superior to a Colt’s Python is nothing short of laughable.
The French gun is really just a polished out Ruger clone. They are considered dependable guns with lots of street use but there is just no comparing them to the hand-forged and meticulously fitted legend that is the Colt’s.
Comparing the Python to something like a Korth is a more realistic comparison, but even then the Python is the superior product. They wouldn’t be demanding $30,000 in mint condition is they weren’t the greatest production revolvers in history (which they are).
The French gun is really just a polished out Ruger clone. They are considered dependable guns with lots of street use but there is just no comparing them to the hand-forged and meticulously fitted legend that is the Colt’s.
Comparing the Python to something like a Korth is a more realistic comparison, but even then the Python is the superior product. They wouldn’t be demanding $30,000 in mint condition is they weren’t the greatest production revolvers in history (which they are).
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Actually JayFramer, the MR73 is superior to the Colt Python in pretty much every way. It has fully adjustable weight of the trigger without affecting the power of the hammer drop (to ensure you don't suffer light primer strikes, which is typical of what you experience with a Python against some ammo). It has a very short double action and the single action can also be tuned with simply a turn of the trigger weight adjustment spring screw. And the strength of the components is a lot tougher than the Python. And the accuracy guarantee seems to be better than the Python. Not sure where you are getting this Ruger Clone but I think you're probably mistaking the Mr73 with a later Mr88?
Wow is all I can say, honestly. The MR73 has nothing to do with Ruger. That was the MR88, which was a much, MUCH cheaper design.
As the owner of multiple Colt Pythons and Manurhin MR73’s, I will say that without a doubt the Manurhin is a far superior revolver in every way. I’m actually a big Python fan (or I wouldn’t own so many). Having said that, it’s no MR73. It’s not nearly as strong and durable or as accurate. It’s not even as refined.
Yes, some rare Pythons command a lot of collector value. In fact, I own one worth $15,000 myself. However, that’s Colt collector’s value and has very little to do with the quality of the Python itself.
Since you brought up Korth, I will tell you the Colt Python is no Korth either. Not even in the same ballpark from a quality or durability perspective.
Respectfully, I’d really encourage you to research the MR73 a bit.
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Bc1023 do you perhaps know the difference in quality and metallurgy between the Chapuis and Mulhouse MR73?
Also do you know if the 21 Series Korth Revolver still use the same quality steel as the later version?
Also do you know if the 21 Series Korth Revolver still use the same quality steel as the later version?
I've never owned a Chapius model. I have shot one and I was very impressed in every way from the fit and finish to the attention to detail and accuracy. I don't know the answer to your question, but they seem to take their work seriously. I'd lean towards it being at least very similar in terms or strength and durability. Even the original gun transformed a lot over the years.
My 4" model is a first year 1973 gun, while my MR73 Sport on the right is later 70's. They have some differences beyond the obvious of grips, sights, and barrel length.
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