Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454
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Call Freedom Arms and ask them if they still support the forcing cone bushing - I don't think they do. This is an early gun and doesn't have the replaceable firing pin (can be retrofitted for a couple hundred $ incl shipping). The firing pin's are subject to breakage. Don't know what "EXP" is unless it's express rear sight.
On the plus side the gun has an aux 45 colt cylinder (a plus to me not to others who say it isn't needed), and micarta grips.
New list price is $3,350 without the 45 colt cyl and without micarta grip upgrade.
Here's one that's similar without 45 colt cyl and no micartas for $2,100 (shipping included but transfer fees would add to the cost). It also has the forcing cone bushing and probably no replaceable forcing cone. No 45 colt cyl and no micarta grips.
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On the plus side the gun has an aux 45 colt cylinder (a plus to me not to others who say it isn't needed), and micarta grips.
New list price is $3,350 without the 45 colt cyl and without micarta grip upgrade.
Here's one that's similar without 45 colt cyl and no micartas for $2,100 (shipping included but transfer fees would add to the cost). It also has the forcing cone bushing and probably no replaceable forcing cone. No 45 colt cyl and no micarta grips.
Freedom Arms Model 83- .454 Casull
Freedom Arms Model 83- .454 Casull for sale online.
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thanks for that, I put in a offer for $2800 solid. I’ll wait them out. It’s been sitting there for 5 months now, two of them with consecutive numbers. Thanks for the replyCall Freedom Arms and ask them if they still support the forcing cone bushing - I don't think they do. This is an early gun and doesn't have the replaceable firing pin (can be retrofitted for a couple hundred $ incl shipping). The firing pin's are subject to breakage. Don't know what "EXP" is unless it's express rear sight.
On the plus side the gun has an aux 45 colt cylinder (a plus to me not to others who say it isn't needed), and micarta grips.
New list price is $3,350 without the 45 colt cyl and without micarta grip upgrade.
Here's one that's similar without 45 colt cyl and no micartas for $2,100 (shipping included but transfer fees would add to the cost). It also has the forcing cone bushing and probably no replaceable forcing cone. No 45 colt cyl and no micarta grips.
Freedom Arms Model 83- .454 Casull
Freedom Arms Model 83- .454 Casull for sale online.
Here are current listings on Guns International for price comparison.
Freedom Arms Revolvers for sale
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I bought 2 other guns from the collector collection. He was definitely a buyer and not a shooter.
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I was going to say, probably somewhere around $3k. The .45Colt cylinder and micarta grips definitely add to it. It's obviously unfired. I'd like to have one just like it with ivory micarta instead of black.
That said, I paid $1500 for a used Field Grade with two cylinders.
That said, I paid $1500 for a used Field Grade with two cylinders.
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Whatever you pay, remember the hammer rides on an empty chamber.
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Empty? I believe it’s a 5 shot. not drop safe?
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$1500! AMAZING what thing cost in the 40’s! lolI was going to say, probably somewhere around $3k. The .45Colt cylinder and micarta grips definitely add to it. It's obviously unfired. I'd like to have one just like it with ivory micarta instead of black.
That said, I paid $1500 for a used Field Grade with two cylinders.
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The defect? A hammer on a loaded chamber. The 1870s outlaws knew better than that...go figure!
Honestly, I don't know if they changed the design. Other users can chime in.
Mind your legs!
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This was 2016.
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Play Russian Roulette and pray.
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Freedom Arms wants you to carry the 83 with an empty chamber under the hammer. (A lot of people apparently ignore that with impunity, but there you go.) One of the very few things that I don't like about the 83 is that it is, at least according to FA, a four-shooter.
The 97, for what it is worth, has a transfer bar.
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I like it. I've owned a similar revolver for about 25 years now. I was shooting and loading a lot of .45 ACP back then, so I ordered it with an extra ACP cylinder. Mine hasn't seen a lot of use over the years, but I've never regretted buying it..
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FA says they have a “manual hammer block” and then weasel word it.
FA 97 has a transfer bar but they don’t trust themselves with it either.
Give me a NM Ruger without the lawyer lingo.
FA 97 has a transfer bar but they don’t trust themselves with it either.
Give me a NM Ruger without the lawyer lingo.
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Just as Sam Colt intended it to be. Instructions are hard to follow for some people, such as that dude that blew his leg off.
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WOE!!!!
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I’m just jealous! $1500 then - now $3,000! ouch
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What in the world does “draw fire and snap fire” mean?
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It means, "I want to be compensated for my own stupidity, just to come to the sad realization $600,000.00 don't grow a new leg"
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WOW! I thought FA was the almighty gun maker with no drama but that 83 for sure is for the Bad Boy! I like it!
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Dang! $600,000 was it for blowing your legs off! You get that from hurt feelings in Seattle! lol
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what ya paid for your FA 25 years ago?
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$600,000 I would not even want to lose a finger
I’ll call FA and see what they say about the Cone Bushing
Like I said, no rush, they got 2 of them for sale, Wait out the old mans resolve
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The drama comes from those who follow Hollywood movies instead of manufacturer's instructions...
Cheyenne:
[Turns the cylinder of his revolver]
All the way up to six if I have to.
[gestures to Harmonica's wound]
And maybe faster than you.
