Taurus Model 80 .38 Special Revolver, 4 inch Pinned Tapered Barrel, DA/SA, 6-Shot, Bright Silver Tone
This Brazilian-made Taurus Model 80 is a full-size, medium-frame .38 Special revolver with a pinned, tapered 4-inch steel barrel and classic DA/SA operation. It features fixed sights, an unshrouded full-length ejector rod, and a bright silver tone finish over its steel frame and cylinder. Clear factory markings and a U.S. import stamp add to its appeal for those seeking a solid service-style wheelgun.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape with finish loss from regular use. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore appears clean and shiny on inspection.
What’s Included
- Taurus Model 80 .38 Special revolver
The Model 80 configuration shown here delivers a classic six-shot .38 Special layout on a medium frame with a 4-inch pinned and tapered barrel. Its double-action/single-action mechanism, exposed spurred hammer, and hammer-mounted firing pin provide the familiar controls and handling of a traditional service revolver.
Sight alignment is straightforward with a fixed setup: an integral serrated ramp front sight paired with a square-notch rear milled into the topstrap. The topstrap and cylinder lands have longitudinal anti-glare serrations to reduce glare under bright light.
The unshrouded full-length ejector rod uses a knurled tip and a short front locking lug. A left-side, push-forward checkered cylinder release supports quick, positive operation. Checkered wooden service stocks with Taurus medallions sit on a square-butt frame for a stable grip.
Markings include the barrel address "FORJAS TAURUS S.A. / P. ALEGRE R.G.S. BRASIL," "MADE IN BRAZIL," the model "80" stamped on the crane, and a U.S. import mark with "MIAMI, FLA." The revolver carries a consistent bright silver tone finish across the frame, cylinder, and receiver.