I have an original1st modle Colt Richards in 44 Colt. I have owned it for 50 years. When I started shooting it 44 Colt brass was not available. I made my brass from 44 special brass. Turned rim down shortened case, later just loaded a charge of cornmeal to take up space. I do agree they are one of the most elegant looking pistoles ever made.

Very elegant! The kick start to the 45 1873 colt !

Thank you Mike for all the time, hard work, and historical research you put into making these videos. I’ve learned so much from them, and it’s greatly appreciated. I have two Uberti type 2 Richards Conversions in 45 Colt. I agree that they are not only great shooters, but probably the most elegantly beautiful shooters that I own. So much so that my 1873’s are probably starting to feel neglected lol As my stash of TBoss is starting to dwindle down, I’m getting geared up to start loading Holy Black. Seams more authentic, and folks that have done so are telling me that they may never use smokeless in their late 1800’s cartridge shooters again. They enjoy the smoke smell and big bang that much 🤠. Thanks again, and may the battle at Duelist Den be Victorious!

You need a Sherriff’s office set built in the corner of your basement Mike. Pot belly stove with a tin coffee pot perking in the background, maybe a wall of lever guns out for the deputies and perhaps a spittoon for visitors…😊👍 I think you can still do a good show flipping venues like that.

MIke respect your opinion as you have handled and fired many more revolvers than I have. However I think the 1862 Pocket Police is the most streamlined, beautiful and elegant gun of any gun ever made.

Very fun video, thank you for posting it! Best of luck with the duelist den! 🙏

Thanks for the information. I've looked at the repops over the years, but never "pulled the trigger." Your video just might put me over the edge!

thanks Mike, great history lesson ... i agree, these guns are little gems ... hope your legal battle with the little dictators is going your way.

I have a 51 navy conversion in .38. It's a fun gun to shoot.

Thanks, Mike, for taking the time to educate people about these old guns.

Great vid Mike! Those are some beautiful revolvers.

Thank you.

Thanks for the history lesson, as I didn't t know the difference between these. Thanks for letting us know you won't have a post next week. Greetings from the foothills of NC.

I'm an 1851 guy myself. My favorite pistols are a pair of Uberti 1851 RM conversions in .38 special with 5 1/2" barrels. Love those guns.

Completely agree they are very beautiful revolvers. I have a original Richard mason 51 navy conversion. But would really love to get my hands on a 1860 1st model Richard conversion

I have one of those revolvers. I agree they are elegant and just plain beautifully engineered handgun.

I have a Pietta/ Kirst '60 that resembles a 2nd model, it is probably my favorite revolver I own.

That was great again. Now i want one! 🤠

Great video Mike good information on the 60 conversion I've always liked the look of the 60 over all the rest

Kenny Howell makes a beautiful Richard's conversion.

I agree Mike I have three. I do wish Uberti had made a true copy of the first conversion with the frame mounted firing pin. Two of mine are in 44 colt my open top is in 45lc and three 1860 Army revolvers. The 1862 police pocket is the prettiest of Colts pocket models in my view.

Thanks for another great video

Looking good old man, thanks I learned a lot today! Take care..😊

I love your videos even with the interruptions. The knowledge is worth it.

Excellent video, Mike. I well remember when we were discussing loading for the original heel based 44 Colt back in the day. Still have my old Gren conversion, but can't remember when I fired it last. Been using a pair of the Cimarron 2nd models since they came out. You would think that with CNC machining, it wouldn't be that hard for Uberti to add a proper first model to the line up, but I guess the market just isn't there anymore. Sad. Keep up the good work and we'll see you in a couple of weeks.

Very fascinating look at the history of some much lesser known Colts. Thank you!

Never surrender

Agree they are the best looking colts

Mike, I agree with you. The Richardson Cartridge Conversions are some beautiful guns.

Another great one Mike ..hope you can get to the den soon

I really enjoy the history you share in your videos.

Mine is 45 Colt. I cast a 225 grain lead pill and push it at 650 to 700 fps with smokeless. Works very well.

You know I remember as a kid and the books that would sell for 30 to $50 sure wish we could get that today

Putting the ejector rod in the slot formerly for the ram rod is ingenious.

Classic.

thank you

Really enjoyed this episode of history time with Uncle Mike! Thank You!

Thanks for another great video Mike, we certainly appreciate it!

Mike, That was a very factual and compact video on the Colt M1860 Army and its Factory Conversions.

We out here in the ether, really do enjoy your segments on the history of weapons, the ones you present. Reminds me of when I was a kid on Sunday evenings when we gathered around the TV to watch Mutual of Omaha's Wild kingdom. You never knew what you were going to get. Best regards, Mr. Mike. . . .

Uberti makes a Richards-Mason Transitional 1860 in 45 colt. I own an 8" version.

Mike thank you for the great video, I always enjoy the history that you bring as well as the beautiful guns. I have to agree with you that the Richard's Conversion was the best looking guns Colt ever made, I look forward to seeing your next video, have I good day.

I have, and love, a Richards II in 45LC, but I prefer my 1860 Long Cylinder Conversion in 45LC. Together they make a gorgeous pair.

Good Video! I really enjoy the history behind these great guns!

Great video. Enjoy your scholarly approach to these interesting and historic revolvers.

I have an Uberti replica of a Richards Mason conversion in .38 Special. I would have preferred one in .45 Colt or .44-40, but they are very difficult to get in my home state of the People's Republic of MassaTwoSh!ts. But my absolute favorite Colt SA revolver is my Uberti 4-3/4" .45 Colt Model 1872. I like my 1873's, but i absolutely love my 1872! My intro to Black Powder was when i was 15 and got a replica Remington 1858 .44 imported by CVA, manufactured by Armi San Marco. Ive shot it thousands of times in the past 36 years and it's been completely rebuilt many times. It's too bad but parts are getting difficult to find for some of the ASM guns. Take care of yours, and is recommend ordering as many spare internal parts as you can to keep it running for generations to come!

Much fascinating history there Mike - Thank You for sharing.

Nice video. I hope you hand the a**hats their butts in court and return to Duelist's Den soon.

I love my Uberti 1872 Open Tops in 44 Special! Yes, same outside diameter as their 45 Colt cylinder; but, more metal between chambers. 28-grains of APP/FFg under a 200-grain, powder-coated, LRNFP.

1860 Army is one of most beautiful piece of steel and wood ever made. And i have one of them :)))

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

Great Job

Definitely one that I wish Uberti would make. Maybe even the 12 stop version, I always thought that was cool. I do have an odd ASM "1851 Richards type 1" revolver that I found at the beginning of covid at Cabelas for very cheap. In all that uncertainty and panic buying I was the guy buying a .38 special single action with a broken trigger spring, couldn't pass it up. It's similar to your ASM but less historically accurate as, as far as I know, there were no Richards type 1 conversions of the '51. I don't care though, it's as close as I've gotten so far.

I own a Uberti 1872 Cartridge 44 Colt. Bob Munden worked the action. Super smooth, super fun. I had a taller front site installed.Shoots well.

Thank you Mike for another great video about an important gun of the old west. I would love to have one of the first model and I guess I will have to out live you and hope to buy it off your family. But sense I am older than you, I doubt that will happen. As for loads to use, I shoot light 200 gr reloads in my Uberti SAA Cattleman because it is so much fun to shoot. I have not shot BP in it do to the clean up required and my lack of knowledge. Maybe you could do a revolver BP cleaning video in the future so those of us who are lacking will know how to clean them.

I enjoyed your history recap on these old revolvers. Thanks👍🙏

Good, informative, video, as usual Mr. B. Keep up the good work.

Love the yo thanks for all the hard work.

Well done, as usual.

Very interesting stuff Mike, thanks for the great info. I’m surprised to see no one has mentioned Kirst Konverters in the comments. They are sort of a modern take on the conversion revolver. Worth a look.

Well done sir!👍And I agree with you that the conversions were very pleasing to the eye. Your research and presentation of the subject shows great detail. Thank you for your dedication and intuitive thoughts on all things "classic" firearms.👍 A few years ago, I bought an Uberti Richards & Mason 1860 conversion 5 1/2" chambered in 38Spl. Lovely revolver, and remarkably accurate! Of the many single actions I own, this one is my favorite.

An excellent video on the history of the firearm, one of your best. Thanks!

Great Posting Mike. I concur.. So glad you gave a good min-brief about this subject = BRAVO ZULU.. I Trust everyday to S&W..

I enjoyed this one. Wish I had bought one before everyone else now wants one hehehe!

Morning coffee and watching Mike nothing better ☕️☕️☕️👍🏻

A few months ago I picked up my Cimarron 1860 Colt-Richards Type II. It just might be more beautiful than my 1960 Python! 😍

Mike needs a bookshelf with all the books he wrote in the background

Great video Mr. Mike. Very much enjoy the history as well as shooting.

Hi Mike, I liked the duel shooting at the end of the video. And as always great video Sir! I enjoy learning the history of these amazing pistols. All the research that is done is awesome and must take you a lot of time. For that I thank you Sir for all your hard work and time! You are appreciated.🤠

Thank you for all the historical information very interesting

Beautiful revolvers, thanks for sharing.

great topic, thank you

thank you for your work i learn alot

Thank you for your videos and knowledge!!!

I totally agree with you. I would rather look at and shoot Colt conversions then Colt 73's. I wish they came in 44-40.

👍 Very educational. Some believe the 1862 Police model is Colt’s most elegant handgun. I feel that designation should go to the 1872 Open Top. Proving once again that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Pity no one is producing a replica of the 1st Model Richards conversion. I was interested in your back story on Roland White as some of that was new information for me.

Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Keep up the good work I look forward to watching all of your videos.

Great video!!!!

Oh yeah! Thanks for a great description of the changes in the Colt Conversion line. My grandfather gave me his Richards# 1 conversion when I was 10 y/o and it’s the reason I open up my safety deposit box frequently. That pistol has the best lines and feel of any pistol I’ve ever held. My pistol has several number stampings with a serial # in the 17,000 area in several places. I ve never shot it but have shot one of the cimarron. #1’s I have in a .38sp. Only blemish on my original has had the front sight removed and has a very narrow front sight in its place. I finally have a grandson so I better keep it for him, and I hope to tell him how my granddad acquired it.

Great video and history Mike. I will have to haul my Uberti 2nd Model out of the safe to take a look at it. It is unfired and the .45 Colt model. The heeled bullet cartridge you showed was very interesting.

I'm right there with you. The 1860 Army and the 1862 Police model are by far the most elegant pistols EVER created. I am fortunate enough to own replicas of these fine pistols and it is a bucket list item to own one of the originals. Great presentation. Cheers

Yet another outstanding video, Mike, thank you. I agree, these were the most beautiful and elegant of all Colts. I have an 1860 Colt that I had converted using a Kirst Konverter, and although I had some problems getting the Kirst parts to work, I love shooting it.

I only have my Replica Colt 1849 Pocket by Uberti with a Kirst Konverter which a 6 shot .22 LR!!! but what great fun I have with it!! I agree with you about ammo selection as I only use standard pressure non jacketed round in my revolver! Love seeing the history brought to life!! Thanks again for all the knowledge.

Took me to school again your a sneaky teacher 😊 👍🏼

Another informative and entertaining video. I'm trying to decide between a the 1860 Richards Conversion and the 1872 Open Top Navy. I do prefer the smaller grip of the Navy but I also believe the 1860 Richards Conversion is a more beautiful firearm.

Great stuff, Mike. I long lusted after the Richards, and thanks to Cimarron Arms I have had the pleasure of owning and shooting representstive specimens. Elegant is the only word that describes them.

Excellent comparison. I have a Pietta Remmie Stainless Target Ive yet to fire. Too busy truckin' keeping goods on the shelf for everyone else. Like to see a video of the process of setting up your camp at one of your period gatherings

You are completly right about the ergonomic of these gun. Similar one, the 1862 police is even more "sexy". Wish uberti would make them as conversion

Kirst makes a version of the first model Richards ejector assembly. However their conversions fit neither the first or second model designs.

Cool man cool

Loved it, very informative. Thank you for all the historical research you do. As a firearm and history nerd I appreciate all the information.

Great video. I'd love to see you do one on the 72 open top.

I need to get one of these…

Hi Mike. Despite the enormous advantage of the metallic cartridges in the conversion Colts, in terms of pure beauty, the 1860 army lines are superior. My very close second place goes to the Cavalry Peacemaker. Schofield in third place, maybe. Thank you for your superb videos. Happy trails to you.

I have one, Uberti in 38 special with a 5,5" barrel. I have change the grip for one from the 1961 navy, more correct tha the army grip in this "navy" caliber. I love the look of this gun, elegant, equilibrate, in one word beautiful...

Great video, cheers Mike! (Only one cure if you’re rusty)

we black powder shooters with the colt and remington and all other cool revolvers with the cone / nipple system can shoot these revolver and own them with out much hassle today so cudos to roland white.

Good morning brother

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. I agree.

I must admit they both have a special look but the first model with its rear sight has a certain "je ne sais quoi" that would make me more wanting one than the second model. BUT as I said, I fiond them both attractive. Too bad my government froze the transfer of handguns. Thanks for your dedication.