Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier Grade .454 Casull 7.5″ Single Action Revolver

SOLD FOR: $1,825.00

WOA#: WY240415EH035

Make: Freedom Arms

Model: 83 Premier Grade

Serial Number: D 7365

Year of Manufacture: 1985 (Freedom Arms)

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 bottom of the frame is marked “D 7365”, the left is marked “PAT.”, “4228607 / 4126953”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “D7365”.

Barrel Length: 7 1/2”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade and is set on a smooth ramped base fixed to the barrel. The front sight is secured with an allen head at the front of the base. The rear sight is a flat topped square notched target sight dovetailed to a base screwed to the topstrap. The rear sight is adjustable for windage but half of the elevation screw head has sheared off, no longer allowing adjustment.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece laminate wood. 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 to the parts. Per Freedom Arms, the barrel was replaced at the factory in 1986.

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. There is a faint 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: None.

Our Assessment: Freedom Arms makes what are probably the highest quality single action revolvers in the world, and this single action Model 83 Premier 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 7 1/2? barrel and is chambered for the .454 Casull cartridge. We contacted Freedom Arms regarding this revolver and learned that it was produced in July of 1985 and returned to the factory in 1986 when it had a new barrel installed, but there was no information about the reason for the barrel replacement. In any case, this is an extraordinarily well-built revolver chambered for a powerful cartridge suitable for handgun hunting, adding to a collection, or for those who just like more than a little recoil. Please see our photos and good luck!

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