Uberti 1871 Richards-Mason Army
A. Uberti · Revolver · In Production
Also known as: 1871 Richards-Mason Army Conversion, Colt Richards-Mason Conversion
Overview
The Uberti 1871 Richards-Mason Army is a modern single-action revolver reproducing the historic Colt Richards-Mason cartridge conversion of the percussion 1860 Army. Chambered in .45 Colt with an 8-inch barrel and six-round cylinder, it retains the case-hardened forged-steel frame, one-piece walnut grip, and hammer-mounted firing pin of the original while adding William Mason's spring-loaded ejector rod in place of the old loading lever. It is produced by A. Uberti of Italy for cowboy action shooting and historical collectors.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1188 g (41.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 284 mm (11.18") |
| Barrel Length | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 265 m/s (869 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 569 J (420 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolver Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Spring Loaded Ejector Rod, One Piece Walnut Grip, Fixed Sights, Case Hardened Frame
Production
Production years: current production
Original Colt Richards-Mason Army conversions numbered approximately 2,100 (1877-1878); the Uberti reproduction remains in current production
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: William Mason
Notes
The original Colt Richards-Mason Army conversion (1877-1878) was the final and most refined of Colt's percussion-to-cartridge Army conversions; roughly 2,100 were built. Uberti offers the reproduction in .38 Special and .45 Colt with case-hardened, blued, nickel, or antique finishes.
Background
The Richards-Mason system let Colt update its huge inventory of percussion revolvers for the new metallic cartridge era, bridging the cap-and-ball 1860 Army and the 1873 Single Action Army.