Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this custom cartridge conversion revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Custom Model 1851 Navy / Richards-Mason Style Conversion .38 Special with Faux Ivory Grips.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Custom / Unknown Manufacturer (Richards-Mason Style Conversion)
Model: 1851 Navy Open-Top Cartridge Conversion
Serial: 1262
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blued Barrel & Cylinder, Case-Colored Open-Top Frame, Steel Trigger Guard & Backstrap
Barrel Length: 5.5" Octagon-to-Round Conversion Steel Barrel with Ejector Rod Assembly
Optics/Sights: Dovetailed Front Sight Blade & Rear Sight Notch Mounted on Barrel Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Faux Ivory / Polymer Grip
Action: Single-Action (SAO) 6-Shot Cartridge Revolver with Loading Gate & Ejector Rod
Markings: Barrel lug stamped "38 SPECIAL". Cylinder roll-engraved with naval battle scene and "PATENT No".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the late 1860s and 1870s, as metallic cartridges revolutionized firearms design, Colt introduced conversion systems—most notably designed by Charles Richards and William Mason—to convert popular percussion cap-and-ball revolvers into metallic cartridge shooters. The 1851 Navy Richards-Mason conversion combined the classic open-top frame and pointability of the cap-and-ball original with a breech loading gate, firing pin mechanism, and frame-mounted ejector rod. Modern reproductions of these legendary open-top cartridge conversions allow shooters to enjoy historical Western styling in readily available centerfire calibers.
This exact revolver, serial number 1262, is an open-top Richards-Mason pattern cartridge conversion chambered in modern .38 Special. It features a 5.5-inch barrel, blued barrel and naval battle roll-engraved cylinder, case-hardened open-top frame, barrel-mounted rear sight, spring-loaded ejector rod, and a smooth cream-colored one-piece faux ivory grip. This .38 Special 1851 conversion revolver is a smooth-cycling, attractive choice for Cowboy Action Shooting and Western firearms enthusiasts.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1851 Navy Open-Top Cartridge Conversion
Serial: 1262
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blued Barrel & Cylinder, Case-Colored Open-Top Frame, Steel Trigger Guard & Backstrap
Barrel Length: 5.5" Octagon-to-Round Conversion Steel Barrel with Ejector Rod Assembly
Optics/Sights: Dovetailed Front Sight Blade & Rear Sight Notch Mounted on Barrel Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Faux Ivory / Polymer Grip
Action: Single-Action (SAO) 6-Shot Cartridge Revolver with Loading Gate & Ejector Rod
Markings: Barrel lug stamped "38 SPECIAL". Cylinder roll-engraved with naval battle scene and "PATENT No".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the late 1860s and 1870s, as metallic cartridges revolutionized firearms design, Colt introduced conversion systems—most notably designed by Charles Richards and William Mason—to convert popular percussion cap-and-ball revolvers into metallic cartridge shooters. The 1851 Navy Richards-Mason conversion combined the classic open-top frame and pointability of the cap-and-ball original with a breech loading gate, firing pin mechanism, and frame-mounted ejector rod. Modern reproductions of these legendary open-top cartridge conversions allow shooters to enjoy historical Western styling in readily available centerfire calibers.
This exact revolver, serial number 1262, is an open-top Richards-Mason pattern cartridge conversion chambered in modern .38 Special. It features a 5.5-inch barrel, blued barrel and naval battle roll-engraved cylinder, case-hardened open-top frame, barrel-mounted rear sight, spring-loaded ejector rod, and a smooth cream-colored one-piece faux ivory grip. This .38 Special 1851 conversion revolver is a smooth-cycling, attractive choice for Cowboy Action Shooting and Western firearms enthusiasts.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1209897123 |
BidPrice: |
125 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-10-18 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
125 |
