Taurus Model 85 Compact .38 Special Double-Action/Single-Action Revolver, 2-inch Barrel, 5-Shot, Silver-Tone
This Taurus Model 85 is a compact .38 Special revolver with a 2-inch barrel and a 5-shot swing-out cylinder. It features fixed sights, an exposed spurred hammer, and a silver-tone finish. Markings include "TAURUS" and "38 SPECIAL" on the barrel and "85" on the yoke/crane, with manufacturer/import markings noting Miami, FL and Made in Brazil.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in solid shape with some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Taurus Model 85 revolver
Built around a compact frame, this Model 85 pairs a 2-inch barrel with a 5-round swing-out cylinder. The ejector rod is present and is housed under an underlug/ejector-rod shroud.
The action is double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer and spur. The cylinder release is a left-side latch with a checkered/textured surface.
Sight configuration is fixed, with an integral blade/ramp-style front sight and a fixed notch rear sight in the topstrap. The revolver wears a silver-tone finish across the frame and cylinder.
Grip panels are a black one-piece rubber-style grip with Taurus medallions/logos. Markings include "TAURUS" and "38 SPECIAL" on the barrel, and the revolver is marked Made in Brazil with "TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FL - USA" on the frame.