The Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason revolver in .45 Long Colt (brand part no. CA9032) reproduces the historic Richards-Mason conversion of the 1860 Army cap-and-ball revolver into a cartridge-firing sixgun. Cimarron Firearms finishes the 5.5-inch barrel and case hardened frame in blued steel, with a one-piece walnut grip for a period-correct feel. The revolver feeds from a 6-round cylinder and weighs 2.55 pounds. Among historically significant single-actions in the revolvers category, the 1860 Richards-Mason favors collectors who want the historic transition from cap-and-ball to metallic cartridge ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Long Colt.
• Holds 6 rounds in the cylinder.
• Features a 5.5-inch blued barrel.
• Grip is one-piece walnut.
• Sighted with fixed sights.
• Weighs 2.55 pounds.
• Overall length measures 14.15 inches.
• Loads and unloads through a side loading gate, true to the original 1873-pattern design.
• A spring-loaded ejector rod beneath the barrel knocks out spent cases one at a time.
• The exposed hammer must be manually cocked for every single-action shot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Richards-Mason conversion? A historic modification that converted the cap-and-ball 1860 Army revolver to fire metallic cartridge ammunition, which Cimarron reproduces here.

What is the cylinder capacity? 6 rounds of .45 Long Colt.

Buy the Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason Revolver

A historic cap-and-ball-to-cartridge conversion is exactly what the Richards-Mason delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.