Conversion Revolvers

In 1871, Colt gunsmith Charles Richards patented a way to convert percussion revolvers into breech-loading cartridge guns, and a year later William Mason refined the design into the sleek, fast-handling revolver that helped usher the Old West into the cartridge age. Cimarron's Conversion Revolvers pay tribute to that pivotal transition with faithful reproductions of the 1851 and 1860 Richards-Mason Conversions and the Richards Transition Model, including the iconic Man With No Name and Doc Holliday-inspired Wild Bill Hickok engraved editions. Built by Uberti and Pietta, these revolvers combine the profile of the original percussion Colts with the convenience of cartridge loading in calibers like .38 Special and .44 Colt. Historical inlays, nickel finishes, and Custom Shop engraving options let collectors personalize a piece that already carries serious frontier pedigree. Whether you're drawn to the transitional history of American firearms, chasing an authentic Hollywood-style sidearm, or simply want a conversion revolver with real character for Cowboy Action Shooting, this category delivers a rare blend of nineteenth-century engineering and modern craftsmanship. Few firearms tell the story of the West's evolution as clearly as a conversion revolver. Step into the Conversion Revolvers collection and hold that history in your hand.