The story behind Manuel Ricardo
The Journey of MR
Heritage
The passion driving Manuel Ricardo’s work began with his grandfather, a gunsmith who passed his craft on to his son. Manuel later embraced the trade, working with firearms and everything related to them.
Passion
Raised in this environment, Manuel developed a deep appreciation for fine woods and the art of gunstock making.
Dedication
More than 30 years ago, Manuel founded the MR brand, dedicating his entire life to the craft of bespoke gunstocks.
Recognition
His skill, knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail soon gained worldwide notice, establishing him as a leading gunstock maker and designer.
Reference
Over three decades, MR has become a benchmark for uncompromising quality in bespoke gunstock making.
Worldwide Distinction
Today, MR ranks among the most prestigious bespoke gunstock manufacturers, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology and serving clients across the globe.
Driven by perfection
Bound To Innovate
Reference
We were honoured to contribute to the debut Michael Yardley book, widely regarded as the definitive work on gunstock design and fitting. The first edition explores shooting vision and eye dominance, gunstock dimensions for clay and game shooting, pattern-plate analysis, and the practical and theoretical use of the try-gun.
It also traces, from a historical perspective, the evolution of the firearm—from the rough poles and planks of early hand-held weapons to today’s highly sophisticated designs.
The second edition expands the scope with chapters on rifle fitting, recoil management, and advanced gunstock manufacture and finishing.
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