Freedom Arms

What Freedom Arms does

Freedom Arms Inc. is a privately held firearms manufacturer headquartered at 314 State HWY 239 in Freedom, Wyoming, operating from a single factory in a scenic mountain valley in Western Wyoming. The company specializes in precision stainless steel revolvers and single-shot handguns, with a product portfolio built around three core platforms: the Model 83 revolver (available in Premier Grade, Field Grade, and Silhouette/Competition variants), the Model 97 revolver (Premier Grade, with transfer bar safety), and the Model 2008 single-shot handgun with interchangeable barrel system. Core technology centers on tight engineering tolerances, ballistics optimization (matching chamber, throat, and barrel dimensions to cartridge characteristics along with rifling twists), and manual craftsmanship by skilled artisans. The company holds registered trademarks on proprietary calibers including the .454 Casull and .500 Wyoming Express, which provide product differentiation.

The business model is built on premium one-time sales of customized firearms at price points ranging from $2,000 (Model 2008 base) to $3,770 (Model 83 Premier Grade in .500 Wyoming Express), with extensive factory-installed options including barrel lengths, grips, sights, finishes, and serial number options. The Model 2008 supports aftermarket barrel sales at $709 each across 20+ calibers, creating ongoing revenue from existing customers. Complementary revenue streams include reloading dies ($94-$111), scope mounts ($156-$216), holsters ($151-$257), replacement parts (retrofits), and branded apparel (t-shirts, hats, fleece vests/jackets). Distribution is hybrid: direct factory sales with experienced sales staff at the Wyoming headquarters, a preferred dealer network spanning 30+ US states, and two designated international export partners (Worldwide Sports Network in Carnegie, PA, and OIF Exporting in Centerville, OH).

The company serves three primary customer segments: firearms enthusiasts and collectors who view the products as investments, competitive shooters (particularly silhouette competition), and outdoor sportsmen requiring powerful hunting revolvers. Marketing is light, relying on the company website, dealer relationships, and a Trophies page showcasing competition winners as social proof. Warranties are tiered: limited lifetime warranty on Premier Grade models and one-year warranty on Field Grade models. The operating entity is Freedom Arms Inc., a Wyoming corporation, with no disclosed parent company, no venture capital backing, and no public listing.

Name

Freedom Arms

Legal name

Freedom Arms Inc.

Website

https://freedomarms.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freedom Arms is a privately held Wyoming-based manufacturer of premium stainless steel revolvers and single-shot handguns, including the Model 83, Model 97, and Model 2008, serving firearms enthusiasts, competitive shooters, and hunters through direct factory sales, a 30+ state dealer network, and international export partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sporting Firearms

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA), Shooting Sports Equipment Retail (Targets, Clay, Range Gear, Hearing/Eye Protection) (CRAMAKAG)

Keywords

• Precision revolvers
• Firearms manufacturing
• Single-shot handguns
• Stainless steel firearms
• Revolver accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Butler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Firearms Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling premium revolvers and single-shot handguns. Products include Model 83 (Premier Grade, Field Grade, Silhouette/Competition), Model 97, and Model 2008. One-time purchase model with various customization options and upgrades available at additional cost.
2. Accessories Sales: Revenue from selling complementary accessories including reloading dies, empty primed brass cases, scope mounts, holsters, leather goods, apparel, and field accessories. Also includes retrofit parts such as barrels, cylinders, grips, and sight components.
3. Customization and Options: Additional revenue from factory-installed options on new revolvers including cylinder options, grip options, barrel options, finish options, serial number options, sight deletion options, and action customization. Separate barrel sales for Model 2008 in various calibers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Freedom Arms manufactures and sells premium stainless steel revolvers (Model 83 and Model 97 in Premier, Field, and Silhouette/Competition grades) and a single-shot handgun (Model 2008) chambered in proprietary and standard calibers including .454 Casull, .500 Wyoming Express, and .475 Linebaugh. The company also sells complementary accessories including reloading dies, scope mounts, holsters, leather goods, retrofit parts, and branded apparel. Sales occur directly from the Wyoming factory, through a preferred dealer network spanning 30+ US states, and via two international export partners.

Product overview

Freedom Arms is a firearms manufacturer specializing in precision revolvers and single-shot handguns. The product portfolio consists of three main firearm models: the Model 83 and Model 97 revolvers (each available in multiple grades with varying finish quality and features), and the Model 2008 single-shot handgun with interchangeable barrels. The company also offers a comprehensive range of accessories including replacement parts (retrofits), scope mounts, reloading dies, holsters, and branded apparel. The Model 83 and Model 97 share similar architecture but differ in chambering capabilities, with the Model 83 handling more powerful cartridges like .500 Wyoming Express and .454 Casull, while the Model 97 focuses on cartridges like .45 Colt and .357 Magnum. The Model 2008 provides a flexible single-action platform with barrel interchangeability for different calibers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Model 83 Premier Grade Revolver Premium stainless steel revolver with brushed finish, available in multiple powerful chamberings with limited lifetime warranty. Designed for shooters requiring uncompromising accuracy and craftsmanship in a revolver.
• Model 83 Field Grade Revolver Economical matte-finish version of Model 83 with reduced glare and one-year warranty, available in the same chamberings as Premier Grade plus .22 Long Rifle. Designed for shooters seeking Model 83 performance at lower cost.
• Model 83 Silhouette/Competition Revolver Competition-ready Model 83 with matte finish and included silhouette competition sights, optimized for silhouette shooting sports. Designed for competitive shooters requiring consistent accuracy and specific sight configurations.
• Model 97 Premier Grade Revolver Five and six-shot stainless steel revolver with brushed finish and transfer bar safety, chambered in classic and modern revolver cartridges. Designed for shooters seeking a premium revolver for hunting, target shooting, and collecting.
• Model 2008 Single Shot Handgun Versatile single-action single-shot handgun with interchangeable factory-fit barrels allowing caliber changes, chambered in calibers from .223 Remington to .45-70 Government. Designed for precision shooters and hunters seeking a flexible single-shot platform with custom caliber capability.
• Retrofits and Replacement Parts Factory replacement parts and components for Model 83 and Model 97 revolvers, including sights, cylinders, barrels, grips, and action components. Designed for owners maintaining or upgrading their Freedom Arms revolvers.
• Reloading Dies RCBS Carbide reloading dies for proprietary Freedom Arms chamberings including .454 Casull, .500 Wyoming Express, .475 Linebaugh/.480 Ruger, and .224-32 FA. Designed for handloaders reloading ammunition for Freedom Arms revolvers.
• FA Weaver Rail Scope Mount Scope mount base with three rings for mounting optics on Model 83 and Model 97 revolvers. Designed for owners who want to add magnified optics to their Freedom Arms revolvers.
• Lovell Scope Mount One-piece scope mount with two rings compatible with Model 83, Model 97, and Model 2008 revolvers. Designed for installing scopes on Freedom Arms firearms.
• Shoulder Holster Three-point suspension shoulder holster made of lined top grain cowhide with steel buckles and nylon webbing, available for open sight or scoped Freedom Arms revolvers. Designed for concealed carry of Freedom Arms revolvers.
• Cross Draw Holster Cross draw high-ride unlined holster with 25-degree cant for Model 83 and Model 97 revolvers with barrel lengths from 4¼ to 7½ inches. Designed for hunting and outdoor carry of Freedom Arms revolvers.
• Western Style Holster Western style suede-lined holster for Model 83 and Model 97 revolvers, available in standard and scoped versions. Designed for traditional Western-style carry of Freedom Arms revolvers.
• Leather Cartridge Holder Leather belt-mounted cartridge holder for six cartridges, available for proprietary Freedom Arms chamberings including .454 Casull, .475 Linebaugh, and .500 Wyoming Express. Designed for hunters and shooters needing extra cartridge capacity in the field.
• Freedom Arms Branded T-Shirts 100% cotton t-shirts in various colors featuring Freedom Arms branding and .454 Casull revolver imagery. Designed for brand promotion and enthusiast apparel.
• Freedom Arms Branded Hats Embroidered logo hats in solid black, camouflage, and bright orange camouflage variants. Designed for outdoor use and brand promotion.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Worldwide Sports Network, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational export partner located at 81A Noblestown Road, Carnegie, PA 15106. Phone: 412-278-4200. Al & Harry at Worldwide Sports Network assist with importing or exporting needs for Freedom Arms products worldwide.
• OIF ExportingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExport partner located at 812 East Franklin Street, Suite C, Centerville, OH 45459. Phone: 937-396-0089. Handles international distribution of Freedom Arms firearms and accessories.
• Freedom Arms Collector's AssociationminorOthersThe company references the Freedom Arms Collector's Association (FACA - facausa.com) as a resource for collectors, indicating an informal community partnership with enthusiasts who own Freedom Arms products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Colt's Manufacturing: Historic US revolver manufacturer (Python, King Cobra, Anaconda) with strong brand recognition. Broad incumbent in the revolver category that competes with Freedom Arms at the premium end of the market.
• Sig Sauer: Major US firearms manufacturer producing pistols, rifles, and suppressors with a growing revolver presence. Broad incumbent competing for premium firearms customers, though more diversified into semi-auto platforms.
• Kimber America: Premium US firearms maker known for 1911 pistols and revolvers (K6s). Competes with Freedom Arms in the premium handgun segment with a focus on stainless steel and craftsmanship.
• Taurus USA: Manufacturer of revolvers (Raging Bull, Judge, Tracker series) including big-bore hunting revolvers. Broad incumbent in revolvers serving a more value-oriented price tier than Freedom Arms but overlapping in cartridge offerings.
• Smith & Wesson: Major US firearms manufacturer with an extensive revolver line (Model 29, 500, Performance Center premium models). Broad incumbent that overlaps with Freedom Arms in stainless steel revolvers but operates at vastly larger scale across many firearm categories.
• Sturm, Ruger & Co. Large US firearms manufacturer producing the Super Blackhawk revolver and the Ruger No. 1 single-shot rifle. Overlaps with Freedom Arms in big-bore revolvers and single-shot platforms but serves a much broader market at lower price points.

Direct peers

• Henry Repeating Arms: US manufacturer of lever-action rifles, single-shot rifles, and revolvers with strong Americana branding similar to Freedom Arms. Directly comparable in single-shot platform offerings and traditional craftsmanship positioning.
• Dan Wesson (CZ-USA): Specialty revolver manufacturer owned by CZ-USA known for premium stainless steel revolvers (Dan Wesson 715, 1911). Direct peer to Freedom Arms in the high-end revolver niche with comparable customization and barrel-swap architecture.
• North American Arms: US maker of mini-revolvers and single-shot derringers in rimfire and magnum calibers. Comparable to Freedom Arms as a small US manufacturer focused on specialized revolver and single-shot products.
• Magnum Research: Manufactures the BFR (Big Frame Revolver) in similar big-bore calibers including .500 S&W and .45-70 Government. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Freedom Arms in the premium big-bore revolver category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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