Cimarron Richards-Mason 1851 Navy Conversion Color Case Hardened .38 SPL 7.5 Barrel 6-Rounds

Overview

Cimarron Richards-Mason 1851 Navy Conversion Features Patented July 2 1872 Colt employees Charles B. Richards and William Mason combined their ideas for converting Colt s percussion revolvers to self-contained metallic cartridge breech loading arms. Originally working with the percussion arms parts already in stock guns were converted however as they began to run out of the cap and ball components the company began producing new sixguns as metal cartridge arms rather than conversions. Although the numbers produced only amounted to a few thousand specimens (around 2 100 1860 Army models and about 3 800 1851 Navy models). El Paso s city marshal Dallas Stoudenmire packed a cut down Richards-Mason Army Colt. and John H. Doc Holliday packed a Richards-Mason 1851 Navy Conversion model. Today s shooters enjoy the looks and handling capabilities of these conversion revolvers that combine the sleek lines of percussion revolvers with the convenience of self-contained cartridge sixguns. Due to the high cost and scarcity of originals the Cimarron Richards-Mason 1851 Navy Conversion is ideal for Cowboy Action competitors as well as nostalgic gun buffs alike. Cimarron Richards-Mason 1851 Navy Conversion Specifications Brand: Cimarron Category: Revolvers Series: 1851 Navy Conversion Model: Richards-Mason Caliber: 38 Special Capacity: 6rd Action: SAO Frame Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame Material: Steel Sights: Brass Bead Front Barrel Finish: Blued Grips: Walnut Cylinder Material: Steel Cylinder Finish: Blued Barrel Description: 7.50 Octagon Barrel Length: 7.50 Max Capacity: 6 Weight: 2.83 lbs Frame Description: Color Case Hardened Steel Hammer Style: Exposed