The Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason is a single action revolver chambered in .38 Special with an 8-inch barrel. It has a 6-round cylinder, black walnut grips, and a hardened/blued finish with 3-dot sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1860 Richards-Mason 
• Caliber: .38 Special 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 8" 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 8-inch barrel in single action configuration 
• 6-round cylinder chambered in .38 Special 
• Black walnut grips 
• Hardened/blued finish 
• 3-dot sights

Owners of the 1860 Richards-Mason in .38 Special appreciate how it captures the look and feel of a 19th-century conversion revolver while being chambered in a modern, widely available cartridge. The 8-inch barrel gives it a long, balanced profile that many find well-suited to range work and display.

The walnut grips and blued finish draw consistent praise for craftsmanship. The single action trigger is typically smooth and light, which is one of the reasons buyers gravitate toward Cimarron over cheaper alternatives. A few owners note fit and finish can vary slightly between units.

Value opinion is divided. Buyers who want an authentic-feeling conversion revolver for cowboy shooting or collecting see it as worth the price. Those looking for a practical shooter sometimes note that the large 8-inch format limits practical use cases.