The Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason Type 2 in .45 Colt (MPN CA9062) is a cartridge-conversion-style revolver, reproducing the historic transition from percussion revolvers to center-fire cartridges. Cimarron Firearms finishes the 5.5-inch barrel and cylinder in standard blue over a color case-hardened frame, and fits a one-piece walnut grip for a classic period-correct feel. The 6-round cylinder chambers the classic .45 Colt cartridge. Among Old West reproductions in the revolvers category, the Richards-Mason Type 2 favors collectors and history-minded shooters drawn to this transitional cartridge-conversion design.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in the classic .45 Colt cartridge.
• Built as a cartridge-conversion style revolver.
• Features a 5.5-inch blued barrel and matching cylinder.
• Frame is finished in color case-hardened steel.
• Fitted with a one-piece walnut grip and holds 6 rounds.
• The sights are fixed.
• Overall length measures 14.05 inches.
• Like other modern-production single-action reproductions, the firing pin is a separate spring-loaded part mounted in the frame rather than fixed to the hammer, letting every chamber be loaded safely instead of requiring an empty chamber under the hammer as with an original period design.
• The barrel and cylinder are secured to the frame by a wedge rather than a top strap, following the original open-top frame design.
• Loads and unloads one round at a time through a loading gate on the right side of the frame, with a spring-loaded ejector rod for pushing out spent cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cartridge-conversion revolver? A design that reproduces the historic transition from percussion revolvers to center-fire cartridge revolvers.

What grip does this revolver use? A one-piece walnut grip.

Does this revolver have a modern safety feature? Yes. Its firing pin is a separate spring-loaded part in the frame, letting every chamber be safely loaded rather than requiring an empty chamber under the hammer as with an original-pattern single action.

Buy the Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason Type 2

A historically accurate transitional cartridge-conversion revolver is exactly what the Richards-Mason Type 2 delivers. As soon as it’s ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.