A. Uberti 1851 Richards–Mason Navy Conversion .38 Special, 7.5 inch, Bright Nickel, Cimarron-Imported
This Cimarron-imported A. Uberti 1851 Richards–Mason Navy Conversion is an Italian-made, full-size reproduction with bright nickel-plated steel construction, a 7.5 inch octagonal wedge-retained barrel, and the classic roll-engraved naval battle cylinder scene. It is chambered in .38 Special and carries the dual-caliber barrel marking "38 COLT & S&W SPEC," with Italian proofs and a boxed two-letter date code. Offered in excellent condition, it combines period-correct features with clean execution and desirable markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and blemishes are present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Cimarron factory cardboard box with end label for 1851 Richards–Mason Navy Conversion, 7.5 inch .38 Special nickel
Built by A. Uberti in Italy and imported by Cimarron Firearms, this revolver is a faithful centerfire reproduction of the 1851 Navy Richards–Mason conversion. It uses the open-top frame pattern with a conversion ring, preserving the profile and handling of the original percussion-era design while accommodating .38 Special centerfire cartridges.
The 7.5 inch octagonal barrel is wedge-retained and topped with a brass pin front sight, paired with a hammer-notch rear, mirroring period-correct sighting. The barrel is marked "38 COLT & S&W SPEC," and the right-side loading gate works with a spring-loaded ejector rod assembly for straightforward loading and unloading.
Construction is bright nickel-plated steel throughout the frame, receiver, and cylinder, complemented by a one-piece walnut Navy-profile grip with a gloss finish. The cylinder features the Colt-style naval battle roll engraving, capturing a signature visual detail of the 1851 pattern.
Proofs and markings include Italian proof marks, Gardone/Brescia proofs, a two-letter boxed date code, the A. Uberti Italy manufacturer mark, and the Cimarron Firearms import mark. This is a Cimarron import with single-action-only operation and a six-round capacity, delivering the classic open-top experience in a clean, well-finished package.