1871 Richards
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.
Caliber: .38SP. – .44Colt – .44SP. – .45LC
Length of Barrel: 8″
Overall Length: 13.78″
Weight: 2.75 lbs
Barrel: Forged steel
Frame: Forged steel and color case
Cylinder: Engraved
Triggerguard: Steel
Grip: One piece walnut
Cylinder: 6
Barrel Shape: Round Tapered
Referencia: 031-9065
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 38LC
Precio recomendado: 655,00€
Largo Canon: 5 1/2"
Referencia: 031-9063
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 38 SP
Precio recomendado: 635,00€
Largo Canon: 5 1/2"
Referencia: 031-9054
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 38 SP
Precio recomendado: 635,00€
Largo Canon: 8"
Referencia: 031-9060
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 44 Colt
Precio recomendado: 655,00€
Largo Canon: 5 1/2"
Referencia: 031-9050
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 44 Colt
Precio recomendado: 655,00€
Largo Canon: 8"
Referencia: 031-9064
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 44 Spec
Precio recomendado: 640,00€
Largo Canon: 5 1/2"
Referencia: 031-9053
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 44 Spec
Precio recomendado: 640,00€
Largo Canon: 8"
Referencia: 031-9062
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 45 Colt
Precio recomendado: 635,00€
Largo Canon: 5 1/2"
Referencia: 031-9052
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 45 Colt
Precio recomendado: 635,00€
Largo Canon: 8"
Referencia: 031-9061
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 45 Schofield
Precio recomendado: 655,00€
Largo Canon: 5 1/2"
Referencia: 031-9051
Versión: 1971 Richards (1860 Army)
Calibre: 45 Schofield
Precio recomendado: 655,00€
Largo Canon: 8"