Taurus Model 85 Ultra-Lite .38 Special, 2-inch, 5-Shot DA/SA Revolver - Matte Silver Alloy Frame
This Taurus Model 85 Ultra-Lite is a small-frame, 5-shot .38 Special revolver built for light weight and easy carry. It pairs an aluminum alloy frame in a matte silver finish with a steel barrel and cylinder, and features DA/SA operation with an exposed spurred hammer. Fixed sights, textured rubber grips with Taurus medallions, and clear factory rollmarks round out a practical, well-marked example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches on the frame throughout. Timing is solid.
What's Included
- Taurus Model 85 Ultra-Lite .38 Special revolver
The Ultra-Lite series uses an aluminum alloy frame to reduce carry weight while retaining a steel barrel and cylinder for strength. This example keeps the classic small-frame profile with a 2-inch barrel and a 5-round cylinder chambered in .38 Special.
It operates in double-action/single-action with an exposed spurred hammer and uses a transfer bar for safety. The side-mounted, checkered cylinder-release latch offers positive control, and the underlug includes a relief slot that exposes the knurled ejector-rod tip for easy manipulation.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a serrated ramp front sight paired with a fixed top-strap notch rear. The black textured rubber grips with Taurus medallions provide a secure hold and complement the revolver’s matte silver finish.
Factory markings include the Taurus bull logo on the right side, the frame rollmarked "TAURUS ULTRA-LITE," and import/origin marks reading "TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FL – USA, MADE IN BRAZIL." The model stamp "85" appears inside the crane, consistent with Taurus identification practices.