Taurus Model 85 .38 Special Stainless DAO Bobbed, Spur‑less Hammer 2-Inch Compact 5-Shot Revolver
This Taurus Model 85 is a compact, 5-shot .38 Special snubnose built on a small steel frame with a stainless finish. It features a 2-inch barrel with a short underlug, double-action-only operation, and fixed sights. The revolver is Brazilian-made with clear Miami import markings and factory rollmarks, and the model designation is stamped on the yoke.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. There are signs of light surface rust. Refer to pictures.
What's Included
- Taurus Model 85 stainless .38 Special 5-shot revolver with 2-inch barrel
This small-frame Model 85 pairs a 2-inch barrel and short underlug with a stainless-finish steel frame, cylinder, and receiver. The compact profile and 5-round cylinder keep it streamlined while maintaining durable steel construction.
It operates double-action-only with a bobbed, spur‑less hammer and uses a transfer-bar safety system. The DAO mechanism provides a consistent trigger stroke without single-action cocking.
Sighting is straightforward with fixed sights: a serrated ramp front and an integral square-notch rear. The black rubber wraparound grips with finger grooves offer a secure, hand-filling hold on the compact frame.
Factory rollmarks include "TAURUS INT. MFG MIAMI, FL - USA," "MADE IN BRAZIL," and "TAURUS - BRASIL." The model "85" is stamped on the yoke, and an MK-prefix serial was observed. These markings confirm Brazilian manufacture with U.S. import by Taurus International.