Taurus 856 .38 Special +P DA/SA Snub-Nose Revolver, 2 Inch Barrel, Matte Black, 6-Round
The Taurus 856 is a six-shot, small-frame .38 Special revolver built for compact carry and dependable operation. This DA/SA snub-nose features a 2-inch carbon-steel barrel, matte black finish, and an alloy-steel cylinder. It is rated for .38 Special +P, includes a transfer bar safety, and wears a black textured rubber grip with finger grooves for secure control.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows minimal evidence of prior use. Mechanical operation is smooth and fully functional.
What's Included
- Taurus factory box (white/orange cardboard)
- Taurus 856/856UL/856CH/856CHUL instruction manual
- Cable lock
This 856 pairs a carbon-steel frame and barrel with an alloy-steel cylinder, all in a uniform matte black finish. The package balances durability and carry-friendly weight, with a factory-listed unloaded weight of 22.0 oz. The external spurred hammer supports both double-action and single-action operation, and a transfer bar provides internal safety.
Its 2-inch barrel uses 6-groove rifling with a 1:16.5 in right-hand twist. Sights are fixed, with a serrated ramp front blade highlighted in orange and a rear topstrap groove for a snag-resistant profile and fast alignment.
Controls and cylinder details are purpose-driven: a checkered push-forward cylinder latch, long shallow-flute cylinder, and a knurled ejector-rod tip. The black textured rubber grip with finger grooves offers a positive hold without adding bulk.
Markings and identifiers confirm authenticity and origin, including Taurus Int'l Mfg, Bainbridge, GA (importer) and Taurus Armas Made in Brazil. Matching serials appear on the frame, barrel flat, and yoke cut. The SKU (2-85621) and UPC (725327620839) on the box label match the revolver.