Manurhin MR88
Manurhin (Manufacture de Machines du Haut-Rhin) · Revolver · Discontinued · 1988
Also known as: Manurhin MR-88, MR88
Overview
The Manurhin MR88 is a French all-steel double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, introduced in 1988 as a commercialised and more affordable derivative of the Manurhin Special Police F1. Based on the renowned but costly Manurhin MR73, it retained a robust steel frame while adopting a Ruger-style cylinder latch and was offered in Defense and Sport configurations with barrels from roughly 3 to 6 inches. It served various French law enforcement organisations until revolvers were phased out in favour of semi-automatic pistols.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 940 g (33.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 207 mm (8.15") |
| Barrel Length | 76 mm (2.99") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 440 m/s (1444 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 784 J (578 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Rubber |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolver Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Rebounding Hammer
- Features: Swing Out Cylinder, Ruger Style Cylinder Release, Fixed Or Adjustable Sights, Interchangeable Barrels
Variants
- Manurhin MR88 Defense — Service
- Manurhin MR88 Sport — Target
Service history
Operators
- French National Police · adopted 1988
- French Gendarmerie
Production
Production years: 1988-2003
Produced by Manurhin in France; the Manurhin line later passed to Chapuis Armes in 1998.
Origin
Country of origin: France
Designer: Manurhin
Discontinued: 2003
Notes
Offered in .357 Magnum, .38 Special and 9mm Luger chamberings with multiple barrel lengths. Many were sold as police trade-ins after French forces transitioned to the SIG Sauer SP 2022.
Background
The MR88 descended from the legendary Manurhin MR73, prized for accuracy and the ability to digest endless magnum loads. The MR88 brought that lineage to a more affordable, police-oriented sidearm during the final era of the French police revolver.