Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason Type II .44 Special 8"
Authentic cartridge conversion of the legendary 1860 Army revolver. Case-hardened frame, standard blue finish, 8-inch barrel, and one-piece walnut grip. Shoots .44 Special.
Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason Type II Revolver
This is a faithful reproduction of one of the most historically significant revolver conversions ever made. When the Civil War ended, gunsmiths faced a practical problem: thousands of percussion cap revolvers needed to function with the new metallic cartridges. The Richards-Mason conversion was the answer, and it became the bridge between the old percussion era and the modern cartridge age.
Key Features
- Caliber: .44 Special (also fires .44 Colt and .44 Russian ammunition)
- Barrel: 8 inches, standard blue finish
- Frame: Case-hardened steel with authentic color case hardening
- Grip: One-piece walnut, period-correct styling
- Type II Configuration: Represents the refined second-generation Richards-Mason design
Why This Revolver Matters
The Richards-Mason conversion represents a critical moment in firearms history. Rather than discard serviceable percussion revolvers, gunsmiths converted them to fire self-contained cartridges. This revolver bridges two eras of shooting sports and history.
The .44 Special chambering makes this an excellent choice for cowboy action shooting, historical reenactment, or collectors who appreciate authentic design. The 8-inch barrel provides excellent sight radius and velocity while maintaining the classic proportions of the original 1860 Army.
Cimarron's attention to historical accuracy—from the case-hardened frame to the walnut grip—ensures you're holding a piece of shooting history that functions as the original designers intended.
