Manurhin MR96 A unique and short lived model from Manurhin

Not much information out there about this model. Only 568 of them were allegedly manufactured.

[@Mr.PastGlory]

Sorry, have to correct You at 0:53: They came in 3", 4", 5¼" and 6" versions. Thanks a lot for sharing this video! Your video made me check my archive of old gun magazines and I found the issue June/July 1996 of the Swiss IWM-magazine, which was the first time I ever read about the MR96. They had a seven page feature of this revolver and a very positive review on this model . Those were the days I started to get interested in firearms and the first time I ever read about Manurhin. Besides I was always fascinated by the cylinder-release-mechanisms they used on the MR96 and MR93, as it is different. Also fell in love with the design, as MR96 and MR93 have a 'futuristic look', especially the MR93. I've always been fascinated by firearms. Sadly no chance for me to own one, as I am living in Germany and German weapon-laws are extremely harsh. My problem is not the money, even as firearms and ammo is much more expensive here in Germany than in the US (factor ~ 1,5 - 2,x) ... my problem is that I do not have the time to keep the license. Getting the license is one thing ... keeping the license is another thing, as You only get a license here in Germany if You are a hunter or a sports-shooter. Therefore you regularly have to proof that you have a need to bear firearms ... due to my time-consuming job there would be no chance for me keep the license. I simply would not find the time to participate in hunting or sports-shooting-events on a regular basis to keep the license. That's the sad truth. I have given up on that due to the regulations in my country, to be honest.Sad but true. [Edit: Fun-fact about Manurhin. Manurhin was originally a manufacturer of ammunition. During the German occupation period in WWII the Manurhin-factory was forced to manufacture guns.]

[@paulscountry456]

Diabolic look to that,stunning,grip looks great.

[@MachinistSounds]

Thank you so much for this video! I was fortunate enough for this to be my first pistol and i never knew all these years i could take the cylinder out or just how rare it is.

[@markd3690]

Still admiring your collection. Interesting revolver, but the aesthetics of the MR73 would lead me in that direction every time (if my bank account allowed).

[@sxs2950]

Yes it is interesting and I would agree with you about the MR73

[@george_4103]

Great video, thank you, sir.

[@sxs2950]

Glad you liked it!

[@andyh9777]

On most S&W revolvers, turn the screw half a turn near the front of the gun and the cylinder will slide off.

[@romeobravo2023]

Both the 93 and 96 successor models to the MR 73 we’re commercial failures with I believe only a total of circa 1200 examples being manufactured. I understand that the trigger action on the 93 was a disappointment, which may have hastened the introduction of the 96. The fact that Manurhin failed to continue with the MR 73’s unique trigger action was a big mistake in my opinion. The biggest feature for me of the MR73 is the ability of the shooter (with no special gunsmithing skills) to adjust the trigger pull weights in SA and DA with no detrimental effect to each other. As a revolver shooter I learned to shoot all my S&Ws and my MR73 using the fore finger of the suppôt hand wrapped on the outside of the trigger guard. I only had the confidence to apply that hold to a revolver having seen my armurier use that same grip safely. Interesting that Manurhin “confirmed” that design as a safe revolver hold by redesigning the front of the trigger guard on both later models. Berettas and Glocks have designed their pistols with the same feature re the trigger guard, however few shooters seem to use it even on a semi auto.

[@romeobravo2023]

Also I should have added that the use of a coil spring as the main spring rather than the leaf spring of the MR 73 was not a good idea. Almost certainly this change came about from the “collaboration” of Manurhin and Ruger. The model MR 88 has the same “Ruger” coil spring setup. The MR 88 is still in production en France and priced to compare with S&W 686, however look at the cylinder catch etc, it is a “Ruger” and a very poor relation of a Manurhin in my opinion …… though it is very difficult for me to be objective biensur!

[@sxs2950]

Thanks for the information!

[@paulscountry456]

The only revolvers I have had light strikes with have been coil spring,leaf is superior from my experience.

[@DT10L]

You forgot the MR88 which was a combination of the FR1 which was a modified copy of the Ruger Security 6. They made a Stainless Steel version. I had imported the only 6 inch barrel, adjustable sight Sport models in Blue and Stainless

[@H3x4r35]

"MRF1", not "FR1" 😉 Also known as "Manurhin Special Police F1".

[@DT10L]

@@H3x4r35The Presidential guard was using Ruger Speed Six in 9mm. Manurhin associated with Ruger to produce a revolver that combined the frame and action of the Speed Six and cylinder and barrel by Manurhin to improve accuracy and reliability. The result was the RMR (Ruger-Manurhin-Revolver) Special Police. It retained the interchangeable cylinder concept (9mm, .38, .357). The 9mm used half-moon clips. "Problems with royalties being paid to Ruger caused the RMR to be replaced in 1984 by the new "Special Police F1" made entirely by Manurhin and its affiliates" The real problem was accuracy and reliability. I was the agent for Manurhin for nearly 20 years.

[@H3x4r35]

@@DT10L thanks for the clarification!

[@gutfinski]

Does this have a roller-action recoil slide like the the MR73?

[@一般男性だよ]

critical ops

[@servicerifle16]

Shame it failed, seems like the French and the Italians are the only ones making forward thinking revolvers while in the US revolver technology essentially stopped in the early 20th century with just minor changes and additions throughout the decades, most of which were just to make them cheaper too manufacture.

[@funcounting]

How do 96 and 93 compare with 73?

[@sxs2950]

They are both nice but I think the 73 is nicer and the trigger is adjustable. Thanks for watching

[@funcounting]

@@sxs2950 Beretta's started importing the 73s to US, apparently. They're 3k$ though.

[@JohnDoe-pk8lc]

Gun

[@sxs2950]

Thanks for watching

[@MC_Jean_Raclette]

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