{"product_id":"cimarron-1860-richards-mason-45-colt-revolver-8-barrel-cartridge-conversion-walnut-grip-standard-blued-finish-ca9031","title":"Cimarron 1860 Richards -Mason 45 Colt Revolver 8\" Barrel Cartridge Conversion Walnut Grip Standard Blued Finish CA9031","description":"\u003cp\u003eCimarron 1860 Richards-Mason .45 Colt Revolver 8\" Barrel Cartridge Conversion Walnut Griip Standard Blue Finish CA9031\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1860 Richards-Mason - 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Caliber:\t.45 Colt\u003cbr\u003e\n- Barrel Length:\t8 in.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Style:\tCartridge Conversion\u003cbr\u003e\n- Frame:\tCase Hardened \u003cbr\u003e\n- Finish:\tStandard Blue\u003cbr\u003e\n- Grip:\t1 Piece Walnut\u003cbr\u003e\n- Single ction\u003cbr\u003e\n- Fixed Sights\u003cbr\u003e\n- 6-round Capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cimarron","offers":[{"title":"revolver \/ Revolvers \/ 45 Colt","offer_id":43114646077545,"sku":"11120105","price":848.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/8341\/4377\/files\/AP_18268.jpg?v=1777395756","url":"https:\/\/westerngunstore.com\/products\/cimarron-1860-richards-mason-45-colt-revolver-8-barrel-cartridge-conversion-walnut-grip-standard-blued-finish-ca9031","provider":"Western Gun Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}