Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason .44 Colt & Russian Revolver 5.5" Barrel Conversion Model Walnut Grip Standard Blued CA931
- Caliber: 44 Colt and Russian
- Barrel Length: 5 1/2 inches
- Style: Cartridge Conversion
- Frame: Case Hardened Brass B/S - T/G
- Finish: Standard Blue
- Grip: 1 Piece Walnut
- Single Acton
- Fixed Sights
- 6-round Capacity
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.
Caliber Dictionary
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Introduce by Colt in 1871, the .44 Colt was among the earliest centerfire cartridges. It was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1871 for use in 1860 Army percussion revolvers modified to cartridge use. Although replaced just two years later by the .45 Colt, it was thus an important development. Ammunition production ceased in 1940, but due to demand by cowboy action shooters Black Hills has recently brought back a .44 Colt load. Using a .443-inch bullet from a 1.1-inch case, original blackpowder loads used a 210-grain bullet at 660 fps; Black Hills' modern load uses a 230-grain bullet at 770 fps, a credible revolver cartridge. — Craig Boddington
