Freedom Arms Model 83 Field Grade 10” .454 Casull Single Action Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,785.00
LSB#: LSB250925CM013
Make: Freedom Arms
Model: 83 Field Grade
Serial Number: DF 528
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .454 Casull
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate and Shrouded Ejector Rod.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “FREEDOM ARMS .454 CASULL / *FREEDOM, WYOMING U.S.A.*”. The bottom of the frame is marked “DF 528”. The left side of the frame has a patent number and the right side is marked, “FREEDOM ARMS / FIELD GRADE”.
Barrel Length: 10”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated black blade set into a raised base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a drift adjustable rectangular notch dovetailed to the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a single piece Pachmayer checkered black rubber overmold monogrip. There are light scuffs and wear marks throughout. There are no rips or chunks missing. The checkering is sharp. The grips are in Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no visible erosion. There is fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its finish. The turn line is crisp and very thin. There are scattered scuffs, light scratches and handling marks throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Very good + condition.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. Side Loading Gate.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Freedom Arms Model 83 is widely regarded as one of the strongest and most precisely built single action revolvers ever produced, engineered from the outset to handle extreme pressure cartridges with absolute consistency. Introduced during the modern resurgence of large frame single actions, the Model 83 became inseparably linked with the .454 Casull, a cartridge developed to dramatically exceed traditional revolver performance by delivering rifle like energy levels from a handgun platform. Built in Freedom, Wyoming, these revolvers reflect a design philosophy rooted in strength, precision machining, and uncompromising materials.
This Field Grade example is configured with a 10 inch barrel, a length favored for maximizing velocity and providing a long, stable sight radius. The matte stainless steel finish presents with a clean, purposeful appearance, retaining approximately 98 percent of its original finish. Light handling marks and faint scuffs are present but do not distract from the revolver’s overall sharp presentation. The markings remain clear and crisp, the screw heads are sharp, and the thin cylinder turn line is well defined, all consistent with careful use rather than hard service. The Pachmayr rubber monogrip remains intact with sharp checkering and only minor cosmetic wear.
The .454 Casull chambering places this revolver firmly among the most powerful production handguns of its era, originally designed to deliver deep penetration and exceptional terminal performance. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9 out of 10, with only minor fouling present. Overall, this Freedom Arms Model 83 stands as a mechanically refined and visually imposing example of modern American revolver craftsmanship, blending raw ballistic capability with meticulous manufacturing standards. Please see our high resolution photos and good luck on your bid! MF
