Taurus Model 85 .38 Special DA/SA Revolver, 2 Inch Blued Carbon Steel, 5-Shot, Fixed Sights
This Taurus Model 85 is a compact, 2-inch, five-shot .38 Special revolver built on a blued carbon-steel frame and cylinder. It features fixed sights, hardwood grips with Taurus medallions, and an exposed hammer for DA/SA operation. Marked TAURUS – BRASIL with Miami import markings and made in Brazil, this example also shows no visible Taurus Security System keylock port on the hammer, a detail some buyers specifically look for.
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 Details: This revolver is in solid shape overall. The metal shows scattered scratches and small blemishes from prior handling. The bore has a bright, well-maintained appearance.
What's Included
- Taurus Model 85 .38 Special revolver
The Model 85 configuration here pairs a 2-inch barrel with a five-shot fluted cylinder, offering a classic snub-nose profile. It operates in double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer and a smooth trigger face.
Built from carbon steel with a blued finish, the frame, barrel, and cylinder present a uniform appearance. The ejector rod has a knurled tip and remains largely exposed, with no full-length underlug, and the cylinder release is the checkered/serrated teardrop style.
Sights are fixed and straightforward: a serrated, ramped front sight integral to the barrel and a square-notch rear milled into the top strap. The hardwood stocks are two-piece, checkered, and fitted with Taurus medallions.
Markings include TAURUS – BRASIL, TAURUS INT. MFG MIAMI, FLA., and MADE IN BRAZIL, with the Taurus bull logo on the left side of the frame. Notably, there is no visible Taurus Security System keylock port on the hammer.