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Mfg Item #: CA925
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, another 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.
Caliber: .38 Special
Barrel Length: 7.5"
Weight: 2.83 lbs
Frame: Case Hardened Brass Backstrap and Trigger Guard
Grip: 1 Piece Walnut
Finish: Standard Blue
| Width | 6.2000 |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.1500 |
| Length | 14.2500 |
| Caliber | .38 SPECIAL |
| Dimension | 2.15 X 6.20 X 14.25 |
| Sight Type | FIXED |
| Frame Color | CASE COLORED/HARDENED |
| Hammer Type | STANDARD |
| Trigger Type | STANDARD |
| Barrel Finish | BLUED |
| Grips Material | WOOD |
| Other Features | BRASS BACKSTRAP AND TRIGGER GUARD, OCTAGON BARREL |
| Weight In Ounces | 45.2000 |
| Cylinder Capacity | 6.0000 |
| Frame Designation | N/A |
| Drilled And Tapped | N |
| Barrel Length In Inches | 7.5000 |
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