Taurus Model 605 .357 Magnum Small-Frame Revolver, 2.0 Inch Barrel, Matte Black, DA/SA, 5-Shot
This Taurus Model 605 is a small-frame, 5-shot .357 Magnum revolver with a 2.0 inch barrel, finished in matte black. It features a double-action/single-action system with a transfer bar, fixed sights, and user-applied high-visibility paint on both front and rear sight references. This example is rated very good overall and includes factory markings from Brazil with the Bainbridge, GA importer rollmark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are small scuffs and scratches throughout.
What's Included
- Taurus Model 605 .357 Magnum revolver
The Model 605 is built on a compact small frame with a fluted 5-chamber cylinder and a 2.0 inch barrel, offering a 5-round capacity in .357 Magnum. Taurus rates this revolver to also fire .38 Special +P, adding flexibility in ammunition choice.
This example uses a double-action/single-action mechanism with an exposed hammer and checkered spur, along with a transfer-bar safety system. The ejector system includes a short shroud with an oval window and a knurled ejector-rod tip.
The revolver is constructed with an alloy steel frame and cylinder in a matte black finish. Sighting is fixed and straightforward: a serrated ramp front blade and a topstrap trench rear. This revolver has user-applied sight enhancements, with a light green painted dot on the front sight and orange paint at the rear notch mouth.