Taurus Model 82 .38 Special 4" Six-Shot Double/Single-Action Revolver – Surplus Police Trade-In
This Brazilian-made Taurus Model 82 is a full-size, six-shot service revolver chambered in .38 Special. Imported by Century Arms from police surplus, it features a 4-inch carbon-steel barrel with a partial ejector-rod shroud, a polished blued finish, and an aftermarket one-piece rubber combat grip. With lineage tracing back to the Smith & Wesson Model 10, the Model 82 remains one of the few modern revolvers built exclusively around the .38 Special cartridge.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Shows extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior exhibits moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing.
What’s Included
- Taurus Model 82 revolver
The 4-inch medium-weight barrel balances duty-gun heft with manageable recoil, while the partial shroud protects the ejector rod without unnecessary bulk. Fixed sights—ramp front and square-notch rear milled into the top strap—offer a snag-free profile favored by agencies worldwide.
Its carbon-steel frame, cylinder, and barrel wear a polished blued finish that pairs well with the aftermarket rubber grip featuring finger grooves and gold Taurus medallions for secure handling.
The double-action/single-action mechanism incorporates an internal transfer-bar safety, allowing the revolver to be carried fully loaded with the hammer down. An exposed, checkered spur provides positive single-action cocking when deliberate precision is required.
A lanyard-loop stud on the butt and stamped rack numbers underscore its law-enforcement heritage. Proof marks include “C.A.I. GEORGIA VT.” and “MADE IN BRAZIL MOD-82,” verifying import and origin.