The Uberti 1851 Navy Conversion is a cartridge conversion revolver built on the 1851 Navy frame, fitted with a Richards-Mason style conversion cylinder that converts the percussion revolver to fire .38 Special cartridges. It represents the historical transition from cap-and-ball to metallic cartridge revolvers that took place after the Civil War. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .38 Special Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1995, Italy Weight: 40 oz Overall length: 13" Status: Active Intended use: competition, collector, historical