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which would have made it exceed the maximum dimensions authorized in certain competitions. The center fire MR range was completed in 1983 with the 10Âľ" MR 73 Silhouette chambered in .357 Magnum and the limited production, stainless steel MR 73 10-year commemorative model.
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