Freedom Arms Model 83 Stainless 10″ .454 Casull Single Action Revolver
Sold For: $1925
LSB#: 201114PK47
Make: Freedom Arms
Model: 83
Serial Number: D11143
Year of Manufacture: 1993-1997
Caliber: .454 Casull
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “FREEDOM ARMS .454 CASULL / FREEDOM, WYOMING U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. 4228607 / 4126953”. The bottom of the frame is marked “D11143”. The left side of the grip frame is marked “11143”, the right “3343-132”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “11143”.
Barrel Length: 10” with magna port-style porting.
Sights / Optics: There is a base for a front sight at the front of the barrel, but no sight is present. The rear sight has been removed to install a scope base. The base has Leupold-style rings holding a Bushnell Elite 3200 2-6x long eye relief scope with duplex reticle. The scope has only a few minor marks on the body with clear glass, in about Fine condition. An Iron Sight Gun Works adjustable square notch rear sight is included, but it is missing a mounting screw.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth laminate wood. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few scattered light marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 95% of its metal finish. There is some scuffing on the outside of the ejector rod housing and along each side of the barrel. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks and minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lock up is solid on each chamber. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with the installed scope as described, the Iron Sight Gun Works rear sight, a target with the revolver’s serial number hand-written, a Freedom Arms manual with the serial number hand-written, and a Hunter zipper carry case. The case has minor wear, in about Fine condition.