Freedom Arms 5 Shot Revolver Model 83 Instruction Manual

							16 head of the cylinder axis pin and slide it all the way forward
until it touches the ejector tab.
E. Open the loading gate, and remove the cylinder from
the loading gate side of the revolver with a rolling clockwise
motion. Use care not to scratch or damage the cylinder by
forcing it out of the receiver.
To reinstall the cylinder, perform the following steps, in
sequence:
A. Lower the hammer to the Fired Position, then pull it
back to the Half-Cock Position.
B. Check to be sure the loading gate is open, and the
cylinder axis pin is touching the ejector tab.
C. Install the cylinder from the loading gate side of the
revolver with a rolling counter-clockwise motion. Use care
not to scratch or damage the cylinder by forcing it into the
receiver.
D. Close the loading gate.
E. Align the cylinder so that the cylinder axis pin slides
back into place resting against the receiver. Install the screw
in the cylinder axis pin and tighten securely.
CLEANING
The following steps are recommended for cleaning your
Freedom Arms®  revolver:
A. Remove the cylinder.
B. Dip a brass, wire-bristle brush into a quality gun
cleaning solvent and then scrub out the interior of the barrel
and cylinder chambers. Never try to reverse the direction of
the brush while the bristles are in the barrel interior or the
chambers. Always push the bristles all the way through in
each direction before reversing direction. 
						

							17 C. Using a brass tipped cleaning rod, clean the barrel
interior and cylinder chambers with cloth patches until the
last patch comes out clean.
D. Place a light coat of oil in the barrel interior, in
cylinder chambers and on all external metal parts.  Do not
allow excessive oil to remain in the cylinder chambers or the
barrel interior.  This may cause firearm damage and
personal injury.
E. It is important to clean and lightly lubricate the
cylinder axis pin and related holes frequently.  If this is not
done, the cylinder will become difficult to turn when using
the revolver.
F.Replace the cylinder
G. Check all screws to ensure that they are tight.
H. This revolver is constructed of high quality stainless
steel.  However, while most stainless steels are rust resistant,
they are not rust proof.  Freedom Arms® recommends that
the surface of your gun be cleaned regularly with a quality
gun cleaning solvent and that the surface of your gun be
wiped periodically with an oiled cloth in order to maintain
the excellent appearance of its original finish.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The front sight on the fixed sight revolvers is left
high for the owner to file down to his own sighting
preference.
2. All exterior screws should be tightened periodically.
3. If cylinder rotation becomes sluggish or sticky, this
is frequently caused by a powder residue build-up between
the cylinder and cylinder axis pin.  The cylinder axis pin and
related holes should be periodically cleaned and oiled with a
quality gun oil. 
						

							18 4. It is not advisable to dry-fire your revolver, as this may
damage the firing pin.  Freedom Arms® has snap caps available
for all center-fire calibers.
5. Always follow safe, accepted reloading practices.
When reloading center-fire ammunition, great care must be
taken to seat the primer at least .003˝ BELOW the top of the
primer pocket.  Failure to do so may cause multiple
chambers to ignite when the revolver is fired, or may prevent
proper cylinder rotation.
6.Never attempt to “fan” or otherwise rapidly cock a
Freedom Arms® revolver, as doing so may cause damage
to the cylinder or firing pin.
7. A key factor in the superb accuracy of a Freedom
Arms® revolver is the close fit of the cartridges in the
cylinder chamber.  This is especially true of the Model 252
.22 Long Rifle chambers.  Clean, high quality ammunition
must be used in all Freedom Arms® revolvers.  Some
cartridges may require manual assistance to seat fully in the
chambers.  Clean chambers are essential for the proper and
reliable functioning of all revolvers.
8. The use of .45 Long Colt ammunition in 454 Casull
chambers is NOT recommended.  An optional .45 Long Colt
cylinder is available for your Freedom Arms® revolver
chambered in 454 Casull.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Freedom Arms® hereby warrants to the original retail
purchaser of the Freedom Arms® 5 Shot Single Action
Revolver, that the firearm purchased shall be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for the period specified below: 
						

							19 Wear caused by use is not covered by this warranty.  The
term “original retail purchaser” means the person who first
purchased the firearm in a new and unused condition from a
retail dealer.  This limited warranty shall become void and
shall no longer apply to any Freedom Arms® 5 Shot Single
Action Revolver: (1) which has been altered or modified in
any way, or (2) upon which there have been repairs not
specifically authorized by Freedom Arms®, or (3) which
Freedom Arms® reasonably determines has been the subject
of misuse, negligence, improper care, accident, or excessive
or extraordinary wear, or (4) which has been sold,
transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of by the original
retail purchaser.
In the event that any defect in material or workmanship
occurs or appears within the warranty period, the original
retail purchaser shall contact Freedom Arms®, No. 1
Freedom Lane, P.O. Box 150, Freedom Wyoming 83120,
(307) 883-2468 within ten days after the first appearance or
occurrence of such defect.  Upon notification, Freedom Arms®
shall advise the original retail purchaser of the appropriate
action to be taken in order to remedy the defect.  If requested
to do so by Freedom Arms®, the original retail purchaser
shall, at his own expense, return the firearm to Freedom
Arms®, in Freedom, Wyoming.  In the event that the defect
in material or workmanship occurred within the warranty
period, and in the further event that the warranty has not
Revolver ModelLimited Warranty Period
Premier Grade Duration of ownership by original
retail purchaser
Field Grade 1 Year from date of purchase by
original retail purchaser
Model 252 1 Year from date of purchase by
original retail purchaser 
						

							20 become void or inapplicable of one or more of the reasons
specified above, and Freedom Arms® received proper and
timely notice, then Freedom Arms®, at its discretion, shall
repair the firearm at its own cost, and shall also at its own cost
return the firearm to the original retail purchaser.  All repairs to
a defective firearm covered under this limited warranty shall be
undertaken only at the Freedom Arms® headquarters in Freedom,
Wyoming, unless specific written authorization is first received
from Freedom Arms® authorizing the repair of the firearm at
another facility.
As an additional condition of this limited warranty, the
original purchaser shall, within thirty days after they have
purchased the firearm from a retail dealer, complete the
Warranty Registration Card provided to him at the time of
his purchase of the firearm, and mail it to Freedom Arms® at
the address appearing on the card.  The fulfillment of this
additional condition is required to validate the warranty
coverage described herein.
If any customized work is done on any Freedom Arms®
revolver other than by Freedom Arms®, then this limited
warranty shall become void and of no further force and
effect.
The failure of the original retail purchaser to timely comply
with the responsibilities/conditions imposed upon him by the
terms of thislimited warranty, shall relieve Freedom Arms®
of any obligation with regard to any defect otherwise covered
under the terms of this limited warranty.  Any questions
regarding the proper procedures to be followed under the
terms of this warranty should be directed to Freedom Arms®
in writing or by telephone.
Any and all liabilitied or obligations of Freedom Arms®
arising from the manufacture, sale, or use of any firearm 
						

							21 covered under  the  terms of this limited warranty shall
terminate upon the expiration of the specified warranty
period or sooner upon the occurrence of one of the conditions
set forth previously in this limited warranty.
Freedom Arms® assumes no liabilities or obligations other
than those expressly set forth in this limited warranty, and no
other person or entity is authorized to assume any other
obligation or liability in behalf of Freedom Arms® in
connection with any firearm manufactured by it.
LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES
THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY IS MADE
EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANT-ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY
NATURE WHATSOEVER ON THE PART OF FREEDOM
ARMS® TO ANYONE BY REASON OF THE
MANUFACTURE AND/OR USE OF ANY FIREARM
MANUFACTURED BY IT. ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES SPECIFICALLY ARISING UNDER AND
REQUIRED BY LAW ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH IN TIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above warranty sets forth specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state. 
						

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WARNING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning
firearms, ar handling ammunition may result in exposure
to lead and other substances known to caause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury.
Have adequate ventilation at all times.  Wash hands
thoroughly after exposure.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OF PROBLEMS,
PLEASE CONTACT FREEDOM ARMS®.
Address:#1 Freedom Lane, Freedom, WY  83120
Telephone:(307) 883-2468
Fax:(307) 883-2005
e-mail address: [email protected] 
						

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							PLEASE RECORD YOUR
CHAMBER LOCK KEY NUMBER
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