Freedom Arms Model 97 Premier Grade .357 Magnum, 5.5 Inch Stainless SAO Revolver with Adjustable Sights and Auxiliary 9mm 8‑Chamber Cylinder
This Freedom Arms Model 97 Premier Grade stands out as a stainless, single-action .357 Magnum with a 5.5-inch barrel and fully adjustable sights, paired with an uncommon auxiliary 9mm Luger cylinder featuring eight chambers. It carries Premier Grade rollmarks and includes the factory box, manual, test target, and suede pouch for the spare cylinder. Laminated green/black grips complete a distinctive, U.S.-made revolver package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a close look.
What’s Included
- Instruction manual for Freedom Arms Model 1997 Mid-Frame Revolvers
- Auxiliary 9mm Luger cylinder for Model 97 (8-chamber)
- Freedom Arms factory blue cardboard box with model/serial end label
- Factory accuracy test target card (serial noted)
- Drawstring suede pouch for spare cylinder
Built on Freedom Arms’ mid-frame, this Model 97 Premier Grade is a stainless, single-action-only revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a 5.5-inch barrel. It wears laminated green/black grip panels retained by a single through-bolt and is fitted with a tall serrated ramp front sight and a fully adjustable rear sight for precise zeroing.
The revolver comes with an installed fluted .357 Magnum cylinder (six-shot) and an auxiliary 9mm Luger cylinder with eight chambers. This factory 9mm cylinder adds flexibility at the range while remaining a purpose-made accessory for the Model 97.
Barrel and frame rollmarks are present: the barrel is marked FREEDOM ARMS MODEL 97 .357 MAG, and the frame denotes FREEDOM ARMS PREMIER GRADE. The revolver features a side loading gate, round-profile ejector housing, knurled ejector-rod head, and an exposed serrated hammer. All major components are stainless steel with a brushed/satin finish.
Documentation and packaging are complete and informative. The factory blue box has a model/serial end label, and the included paperwork comprises the Model 1997 Mid-Frame manual and a factory accuracy test target card. The frame and test target show matching serial information, and the spare 9mm cylinder is supplied in a drawstring suede pouch.