two new FA's looking for some info

[fletch74]

i recently became the ouner of two FA's and would like some info as neither appears standard production.
the first is a premier grade marked packer with a 3" barrel. it came with four cylinders for 45acp, 45win, 45lc and 454
the second is a field grade 454 with 7" magna ported barrel it is marked kodiak express on the barrel and 1 of 100 above the trigger
thanks for any help identifying these guns

[Wiking]

The first one kinda speaks for itself, or did I miss anything? It's probably ordered specifically with a shorter barrel.

Number 2 sound like an anniversary model or some other sort of limited edition.

I'm pretty certain FA can help you with info on the guns if you call them with the serial numbers on hand.

[Ken ONeill]

Both are collectables, particularly the Packer. Contact FA for detailed info. I'd get a letter on each. There's some cost involved, perhaps $30.00 each (?)

[salvo]

Sounds like a couple of nice FA's, congrats.
Got pictures?

[Carlislegr]

There were 150 Packers made, most were 454's but a few 357, 50 AE, and 44 mag's were made.  Standard length was 3 inch although other lengths were made.  Introduced at the 1996 SHOT Show with no special serial numbering.  The Kodiak Express was in field grade and made for Kodiak Arms of Alaska as a special run.  As far as I know all were in 454.  Even though 100 were planned, not nearly that many were actually made.  Serial numbered DF-KEXXX.  Hope this helps.

[fletch74]

i have contacted FA and the only information they gave me was the date of manufacture for both guns. you are right about the odd serial number on the kodiak express. who is kodiak arms of alaska a web search turned up no results?