The Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason Type II is a single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 5.5-inch barrel. It has walnut grips and a blued/case-hardened finish. The cylinder holds 6 rounds and features engraving on some configurations. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1860 Richards-Mason Type II 
• Caliber: .38 Special 
• Action: Single Action 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 in 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Black (case hardened frame on some variants) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5.5-inch barrel 
• Walnut grips 
• Blued finish with case-hardened frame 
• 6-round cylinder 
• Engraved cylinder on select configurations

Owners of the Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason Type II tend to focus on its period-accurate aesthetics and the quality of the walnut grips and blued finish. For cowboy action shooters and collectors drawn to conversion-style revolvers, it delivers a visual and mechanical experience that fits the niche well.

The trigger and action on the Richards-Mason Type II draw mixed commentary. Shooters who work on single-action revolvers at home often note it benefits from a light smoothing job out of the box. Those who leave it as-is still find it functional, just not as crisp as higher-end custom revolvers. The .38 Special chambering is seen as practical for range use without heavy recoil.

Value opinions split between those who view Cimarron as a good mid-tier import option and those who prefer domestic alternatives at similar price points. Collectors appreciate the Richards-Mason conversion design as a historically interesting configuration, while pure shooters sometimes find the category too specialized for their needs.