Freedom Arms Model 83 Field Grade Silhouette 10″ .44 Magnum Revolver & Box

SOLD FOR: $1,725.00

WOA#: WY240415EH075

Make: Freedom Arms

Model: 83 Field Grade

Serial Number: FF7814

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 .44 MAGNUM / * FREEDOM, WYOMING U.S.A. *”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. NO. 4126953”. The bottom of the frame is marked “FF 7814”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “FF 7814”. The right side of the frame is marked “FREEDOM ARMS / FIELD GRADE”.

Barrel Length: 10”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a globe-style sight with a post, 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 raised base screwed to the topstrap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece laminate wood. There is some stubborn residue on the bottom face of the grips. Otherwise, there are 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 bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are a few light nicks and scratches, most notable on left of the barrel below the front sight. There is light operational wear including a turn-line on the cylinder. There are light tool marks at some screw heads. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Fine 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.

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 10? barrel with silhouette-style adjustable sights, factory over-travel screw, and is chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge. This makes the revolver suited for not only silhouette shooting, but also handgun hunting. Please see our photos and good luck!

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