Cimarron Firearms 1851 Revolver 45 Colt (Long Colt) 8" Barrel 6-Round Nickel Walnut - $610.11 + Free Shipping

Description

Product #: 837145 Manufacturer #: CA9052N00 UPC #: 844234130368

With his 1871 patent to convert percussion, front-loading revolvers to breech loading metallic cartridge arms, Colt employee Charles B. Richards was able to inexpensively convert the company's arms already in stock to the new self-contained cartridge system. Colt also produced a number of them, once the old percussion parts ran out, as newly manufactured breech loaders. This, the first truly practical method of updating their guns to handle the then-new metallic cased ammunition, allowed Colt to sell these sixguns at a competitive price of just a few dollars, compared to other metallic cartridge revolvers. In total, around 9,000 Richards Transition Models were manufactured between 1871-1878. Their low cost, combined with their modernization proved popular with folks, especially in the Western territories. Wild Bill Hickok was believed to have packed Richards conversions in his last years. In order to get Cimarron's copy of the Type II or Richards 2nd Model Conversion exactly right, Cimarron worked from an original in their antique collection. Their detail-perfect replica features the early Richards ejector with the Richards-Mason conversion ring, gate and hammer.

Product Information
Cartridge 45 Colt (Long Colt)
Action Type Revolver
Capacity 6 Round
Weight 42.4 Ounce
Barrel Length 8 Inches
Barrel Finish Nickel
Threaded Muzzle No
Compensated No
Front Sight Fixed
Frame Material Steel
Frame Finish Nickel
Grip Material Walnut
Grip Style Smooth
Grip Color Walnut
Country of Origin United States of America
Trigger Type Single Action
Delivery Information
Must Ship to FFL Dealer Yes
Shipping Weight 3.450 Pounds