Description
Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason .38 Special Revolver 8″ Barrel Cartridge Conversion Walnut Grip Standard Blue CA9030
– Caliber:.38 Special
– Barrel Length:8 in.
– Style:Cartridge Conversion
– Frame:Case Hardened
– Finish:Standard Blue
– Grip:1 Piece Walnut
– Single Action
– Fixed Sights
– 6-round Capacity
In 1871, Colt employee Charles Richards was awarded a patent for converting Colt percussion models to breech loading cartridge revolvers. The Richards cartridge conversion was an instant success. On July 2, 1872, William Mason, aFALSEther Colt employee, was awarded a patent for an improvement to the Richards model. As percussion parts ran short, the 1860 Richards-Mason barrel was changed from the profile of the earlier percussion model, to the sleek profile found on the 1871-72 Open Top. Conversion models remained popular with cowboys (many originals have imprints of fence staples on the butt) even after the introduction of the 1873 Colt®. This was due to the low cost of conversion models.
