1851 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY bbl. 7 ½″

1851 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY

In 1871, an employee from Colt by the name of 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 2nd, 1872, William Mason, another employee from Colt, 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. The 1858 New Army improved conversion was introduced by Remington in circa 1873 with special factory installed two piece cylinder, leaving the loading lever and adding an ejector.

The combination of the design patented by Richards and the cartridge system patented by Mason is kwon as the Richards-Mason conversion. The characteristics that identify this model are: the rear ring without sight and with a cleft to allow the hammer to hit the cartridge and the special barrel made for the Richards-Mason project. (Trademark owned by Cimarron Firearms)

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In 1871, an employee from Colt by the name of 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 2nd, 1872, William Mason, another employee from Colt, 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. The 1858 New Army improved conversion was introduced by Remington in circa 1873 with special factory installed two piece cylinder, leaving the loading lever and adding an ejector.
The combination of the design patented by Richards and the cartridge system patented by Mason is kwon as the Richards-Mason conversion. The characteristics that identify this model are: the rear ring without sight and with a cleft to allow the hammer to hit the cartridge and the special barrel made for the Richards-Mason project. (Trademark owned by Cimarron Firearms)


FinishesTechnicalParts and Schematics
000: STANDARD
A00: OLD WEST ANTIQUE PATINA FINISH REV.
B02: COIN FINISH HARDENING
C00: CHARCOAL BLUE FINISH
G08: HAND RUBBED OIL ON SELECTED WOOD
G13: POLYMER IVORY GRIPS
G16: POLYMER PEARL GRIPS
W00: WHITE FINISH FOR REV.
G23: “TIFFANY” GRIP
G24: “TIFFANY” SOLID SILVER GRIP
N00: NICKEL PLATING FOR REV.
Caliber: .38SP
Length of Barrel: 4¾” – 5½” – 7½”
Overall Length: bbl.5½” 11.18″
Weight: bbl.5½” 2.60 lbs
Barrel: Forged steel
Frame: Forged steel and color case
Triggerguard: Brass
Grip: Two pieces walnut
Cylinder 6
Barrel Shape: Round Tapered



Item Model Barrel Length cal.
0924 RICHARDS-MASON REV.4.34″.38SP CAT.13735 4.3/4″ 38 SPEC.


0924

N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 A0925001 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 A0925002 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0924003 1 BARREL .38 4.3/4″
4 0900004 1 WEDGE
5 0925005 1 CYLINDER .38SP.
7 A0925007 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAND ASSEMBLY
8 0000008 1 CIVIL BRASS BACKSTRAP
10 0000010 1 TRIGGER
11 0000011 1 GRIP
12 0900012 1 BOLT
15 0925015 1 SIGHT
19 0000019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0400020 1 MAINSPRING
26 0000026 1 CIVIL BRASS TRIGGERGUARD
28 0070028 1 CYLINDER LOCK PIN
31 0000031 2 TRIGGERGUARD SCREW
32 0000032 4 REAR BACKSTRAP SCREW
33 0900033 2 WEDGE SCREW
35 0000035 1 SCREW
36 0000036 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
37 0000037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0000038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
40 0000040 1 BOLT SCREW
136 0925136 1 GATE SPRING
143 A0900143 1 OPEN TOP EJECTOR ROD TUBE ASS.
144 0900144 1 EJECTOR ROD TUBE SCREW
145 0900145 1 GATE CATCH SCREW
492 A0925492 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY BREECH ASSEMBLY
675 0900675 1 GATE SCREW



0925 RICHARDS-MASON REV.7 12″.38SP CAT.12311 7.1/2” 38 SPEC.


0924

N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 A0925001 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 A0925002 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0925003 1 BARREL .38 7.1/2″
4 0900004 1 WEDGE
5 0925005 1 CYLINDER .38SP.
7 A0925007 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAND ASSEMBLY
8 0000008 1 CIVIL BRASS BACKSTRAP
10 0000010 1 TRIGGER
11 0000011 1 GRIP
12 0900012 1 BOLT
15 0925015 1 SIGHT
19 0000019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0400020 1 MAINSPRING
26 0000026 1 CIVIL BRASS TRIGGERGUARD
28 0070028 1 CYLINDER LOCK PIN
31 0000031 2 TRIGGERGUARD SCREW
32 0000032 4 REAR BACKSTRAP SCREW
33 0900033 2 WEDGE SCREW
35 0000035 1 SCREW
36 0000036 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
37 0000037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0000038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
40 0000040 1 BOLT SCREW
136 0925136 1 GATE SPRING
143 A0900143 1 OPEN TOP EJECTOR ROD TUBE ASS.
144 0900144 1 EJECTOR ROD TUBE SCREW
145 0900145 1 GATE CATCH SCREW
492 A0925492 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY BREECH ASSEMBLY
675 0900675 1 GATE SCREW



0926 RICHARDS-MASON REV.5.1/2″.38SPEC. CAT.12663 5.1/2” 38 SPEC.


0924

N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 A0925001 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 A0925002 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0926003 1 BARREL .38 5.1/2″
4 0900004 1 WEDGE
5 0925005 1 CYLINDER .38SP.
7 A0925007 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAND ASSEMBLY
8 0000008 1 CIVIL BRASS BACKSTRAP
10 0000010 1 TRIGGER
11 0000011 1 GRIP
12 0900012 1 BOLT
15 0925015 1 SIGHT
19 0000019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0400020 1 MAINSPRING
26 0000026 1 CIVIL BRASS TRIGGERGUARD
28 0070028 1 CYLINDER LOCK PIN
31 0000031 2 TRIGGERGUARD SCREW
32 0000032 4 REAR BACKSTRAP SCREW
33 0900033 2 WEDGE SCREW
35 0000035 1 SCREW
36 0000036 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
37 0000037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0000038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
40 0000040 1 BOLT SCREW
136 0925136 1 GATE SPRING
143 A0900143 1 OPEN TOP EJECTOR ROD TUBE ASS.
144 0900144 1 EJECTOR ROD TUBE SCREW
145 0900145 1 GATE CATCH SCREW
492 A0925492 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY BREECH ASSEMBLY
675 0900675 1 GATE SCREW



0927 RICHARDS-MASON REV.7.1/2″.38 L.C. CAT.12310 7.1/2” 38LC


0924

N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 A0925001 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 A0925002 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0925003 1 BARREL .38 7.1/2″
4 0900004 1 WEDGE
5 0927005 1 CYLINDER .38LC.
7 A0925007 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAND ASSEMBLY
8 0000008 1 CIVIL BRASS BACKSTRAP
10 0000010 1 TRIGGER
11 0000011 1 GRIP
12 0900012 1 BOLT
15 0925015 1 SIGHT
19 0000019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0400020 1 MAINSPRING
26 0000026 1 CIVIL BRASS TRIGGERGUARD
28 0070028 1 CYLINDER LOCK PIN
31 0000031 2 TRIGGERGUARD SCREW
32 0000032 4 REAR BACKSTRAP SCREW
33 0900033 2 WEDGE SCREW
35 0000035 1 SCREW
36 0000036 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
37 0000037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0000038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
40 0000040 1 BOLT SCREW
136 0925136 1 GATE SPRING
143 A0900143 1 OPEN TOP EJECTOR ROD TUBE ASS.
144 0900144 1 EJECTOR ROD TUBE SCREW
145 0900145 1 GATE CATCH SCREW
492 A0925492 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY BREECH ASSEMBLY
675 0900675 1 GATE SCREW



0928 RICHARDS-MASON REV. 5.1/2″.38 L.C. CAT.12662 5.1/2” 38LC


0924

N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 A0925001 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 A0925002 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0926003 1 BARREL .38 5.1/2″
4 0900004 1 WEDGE
5 0927005 1 CYLINDER .38LC.
7 A0925007 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAND ASSEMBLY
8 0000008 1 CIVIL BRASS BACKSTRAP
10 0000010 1 TRIGGER
11 0000011 1 GRIP
12 0900012 1 BOLT
15 0925015 1 SIGHT
19 0000019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0400020 1 MAINSPRING
26 0000026 1 CIVIL BRASS TRIGGERGUARD
28 0070028 1 CYLINDER LOCK PIN
31 0000031 2 TRIGGERGUARD SCREW
32 0000032 4 REAR BACKSTRAP SCREW
33 0900033 2 WEDGE SCREW
35 0000035 1 SCREW
36 0000036 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
37 0000037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0000038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
40 0000040 1 BOLT SCREW
136 0925136 1 GATE SPRING
143 A0900143 1 OPEN TOP EJECTOR ROD TUBE ASS.
144 0900144 1 EJECTOR ROD TUBE SCREW
145 0900145 1 GATE CATCH SCREW
492 A0925492 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY BREECH ASSEMBLY
675 0900675 1 GATE SCREW



0929 RICHARDS-MASON REV.4.3/4″.38 L.C. CAT.17734 4.3/4″ 38LC


0924

N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 A0925001 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 A0925002 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0924003 1 BARREL .38 4.3/4″
4 0900004 1 WEDGE
5 0927005 1 CYLINDER .38LC.
7 A0925007 1 RICHARDS-MASON HAND ASSEMBLY
8 0000008 1 CIVIL BRASS BACKSTRAP
10 0000010 1 TRIGGER
11 0000011 1 GRIP
12 0900012 1 BOLT
15 0925015 1 SIGHT
19 0000019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0400020 1 MAINSPRING
26 0000026 1 CIVIL BRASS TRIGGERGUARD
28 0070028 1 CYLINDER LOCK PIN
31 0000031 2 TRIGGERGUARD SCREW
32 0000032 4 REAR BACKSTRAP SCREW
33 0900033 2 WEDGE SCREW
35 0000035 1 SCREW
36 0000036 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
37 0000037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0000038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
40 0000040 1 BOLT SCREW
136 0925136 1 GATE SPRING
143 A0900143 1 OPEN TOP EJECTOR ROD TUBE ASS.
144 0900144 1 EJECTOR ROD TUBE SCREW
145 0900145 1 GATE CATCH SCREW
492 A0925492 1 RICHARDS-MASON NAVY BREECH ASSEMBLY
675 0900675 1 GATE SCREW



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