Taurus Model 85 Stainless 2" .38 Special Revolver - 5-Shot DA/SA Compact
This early-2000s Taurus Model 85 pairs a compact 2-inch barrel with a polished stainless finish and a full underlug that adds welcome forward weight. Built on Taurus’s small-frame platform, it offers a five-round .38 Special cylinder, double-action/single-action trigger, and transfer-bar safety—features that later influenced the brand’s entire small-frame lineup. The PF-prefix serial confirms Brazilian manufacture for the U.S. market during a period known for +P-rated Model 85 production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light signs of wear and handling are present. Carbon scoring is visible on the cylinder face and forcing cone.
What’s Included
- Taurus Model 85 Stainless revolver (as described)
The polished stainless frame, cylinder, and 2-inch barrel resist corrosion while giving the revolver a bright, uniform appearance. The full underlug not only protects the ejector rod but also shifts balance forward, helping to tame .38 Special recoil in a lightweight, compact package.
Rubber finger-groove combat grips with Taurus medallions promote a secure hold and fast re-acquisition between shots. An exposed hammer allows both double-action and single-action fire, giving the shooter flexibility for rapid or precision work.
Fixed sights consist of an integral serrated ramp front and a square-notch rear milled into the top strap—simple, snag-free, and regulated for standard .38 Special loads. The transfer-bar ignition system blocks the firing pin unless the trigger is fully depressed, adding a built-in safety layer without external levers.
Proof markings on the barrel indicate "TAURUS INT. MFG MIAMI, FL – USA" and "MADE IN BRAZIL," documenting its import path and country of origin. The PF serial prefix ties this revolver to Taurus’s early-2000s production run, a time when the Model 85 served as the blueprint for future small-frame offerings from the company.