Cimarron 1851 Richards -Mason 38 Special 5.5" Barrel Conversion Model Walnut Grip Standard Blued CA926

Cimarron 1851 Richards-Mason .38 Special 5.5" Barrel Conversion Model Walnut Grip Standard Blued CA926

- Caliber: .38 Spl.
- Barrel Length: 5 1/2 inches
- Style: Cartridge Conversion
- Frame: Case Hardened Brass B/S - T/G
- Finish: Standard Blue
- Grip: 1 Piece Walnut
- Single Action
- 6-round Capacity
- Fixed Sights

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. Conversion models remained popular with cowboys (many originals will be found with 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.