Freedom Arms Model 83 Field Grade 6″ Mag-Na-Port .454 Casull Revolver & Box

SOLD FOR: $1,703.90

WOA#: WY240415EH081

Make: Freedom Arms

Model: 83 Field Grade

Serial Number: DF9932

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1990s-2000s

Caliber: .44 Magnum

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “FREEDOM ARMS MODEL 83 .454 CASULL / * FREEDOM, WYOMING U.S.A. *”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. NO. 4126953”. The bottom of the frame is marked “DF 9932”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “DF 9932”. The right side of the frame is marked “FREEDOM ARMS / FIELD GRADE”.

Barrel Length: 6”, factory Mag-Na-Port

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade, screw-secured to a ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base screwed to the topstrap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece ebony micarta panels. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless Steel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. The action shows minor operational wear including an incomplete turn-line on the cylinder. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup is solid. 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: Included is a serial matching blue cardboard box and a .454 Casull case-head tie-pin.

Our Assessment: Freedom Arms makes what are probably the highest quality single action revolvers in the world, and this single action Model 83 Field Grade revolver is no exception. The action and trigger pull are exceptional. The lockup is solid with hardly noticeable movement. The stainless finish with the unfluted cylinder is very appealing to the eye as well as functional in being nearly impervious to the elements. This example has a 6? barrel with factory Mag-Na-Ports to help tame the .454 Casull cartridge. This would make a great hunting revolver or sidearm in bear country. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud