This video delves into the Colt Richards Conversion, a significant firearm developed during the transition from percussion to cartridge revolvers. It explains how Colt utilized existing stockpiles of percussion components to create cartridge-firing guns after the Rollin White patent expired in 1869. The Richards conversion is highlighted for its barrel-mounted rear sight and floating firing pin, representing a crucial step before Colt's purpose-built 'Peacemaker'. The description also touches on other conversion types like the Thuer and Richards-Mason, and the broader context of Colt's product strategy during this era.
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