Freedom Arms Model 83/97 Revolver

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Freedom Arms Model 83 - .454 Casull

Freedom Arms offers the Model 83 and the shorter barreled Model 97 in several grades. Field Grade has a lower fit and finish and sports a matte stainless finish. The Premiere grade has a high polish stainless finish and higher quality detailing. Both the Model 83 and 97 come with five shot cylinders chambered for the high powered .454 Casull round, however, replacement cylinders with smaller calibers are available as well as full conversion services and barrel shortening by the factory.

The Freedom Arms Model 83/97 Revolver and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Armed and Dangerous	John Candy	Frank Dooley	Model 83 with sniper scope	1986
Alien Nation	James Caan	Detective Sikes	Model 83 with sniper scope	1988
Another 48 Hrs.	David Anthony Marshall	Hickok	Model 97 ?	1990
Another 48 Hrs.	Eddie Murphy	Reggie Hammond	Model 97 ?	1990
Stone Cold	Lance Henriksen	Chains Cooper		1991
Point Break	Patrick Swayze	Bodhi	Model 83	1991
Wasabi			Copy of Model 83 is used in arcade game	2001

Video Games

Game Title	Appears as	Note	Release Date
Söldner: Secret Wars		Model 83 with sniper scope	2004
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades	"FA83"		2016