Taylors and Co C. Mason Navy Features

The Navy version of the C. Mason revolvers features a brass backstrap and triggerguard, octagonal barrel with brass post front sight, and a smaller-size Navy grip. All C. Mason models feature a case-hardened forged steel frame, blued finish parts, modern ejector rod, and hammer with notched rear sight.

With patents for the conversion of percussion revolvers, Colt employees Charles Richards and William Mason cut off the cap-and-ball cylinders at the back and installed a conversion ring to accept cartridges. These conversion revolvers were favorites then and are enjoying popularity again as favorite reproductions. The Navy version of the C. Mason revolvers features a brass backstrap and triggerguard, octagonal barrel with brass post front sight, and a smaller-size Navy grip. All C. Mason models feature a case-hardened forged steel frame, blued finish parts, modern ejector rod, and hammer with notched rear sight.

Taylors and Co C. Mason Navy Specifications

• Manufacturer Taylors and Co
• Model: C. Mason Navy
• Action Type: Single Action
• Backstrap Finish: Brass
• Barrel Bore Diameter: 0.346″
• Barrel Contour: Octagonal
• Barrel Finish: Blued Steel
• Barrel Grooves: 6
• Barrel Length (In): 4.75″
• Barrel Twist & Rotation: Rh 1×18.75″
• Caliber: .38 Special
• Capacity: 6
• Cylinder Finish: Blued Steel Roll Engraved
• Firing Pin Type: Traditional On Hammer
• Frame Finish: Case Hardened Steel
• Front Sight: Fixed Brass Post
• Grip Finish: Walnut
• Grip Shape: Navy
• Overall Length (In): 10.43″
• Rear Sight: Rear Sight Notch On Hammer
• Safety Type: Manual Hammer Bar Safety