CIMARRON RICHARDS-MASON

Patented July 2 1872 Colt employees Charles B. Richards and William Mason combined their ideas for converting Colts percussion revolvers to selfcontained metallic cartridge breech loading arms. Originally working with the percussion arms parts already in stock guns were converted however as they began to run out of the cap and ball components the company began producing new sixguns as metal cartridge arms rather than conversions. Although the numbers produced only amounted to a few thousand specimens around 2100 1860 Army models and about 3800 1851 Navy models. El Pasos city marshal Dallas Stoudenmire packed a cut down RichardsMason Army Colt. and John H. Doc" Holliday packed a 51 newmade Navy model. Todays shooters enjoy the looks and handling capabilities of these conversion revolvers that combine the sleek lines of percussion revolvers with the convenience of selfcontained cartridge sixguns. Due to the high cost and scarcity of originals Cimarrons RichardsMason conversions are ideal for Cowboy Action competitors as well as nostalgic gun buffs alike."