Taurus Model 85 .38 Special, 2-Inch, 5-Shot, DA/SA, Blued Steel with Aftermarket Crimson Trace Lasergrips
This compact Taurus Model 85 stands out as a steel-frame, 2-inch, five-shot .38 Special revolver with a polished blued finish and fixed sights. It is built in Brazil and imported by Taurus International in Miami, Florida, and features aftermarket Crimson Trace rubber lasergrips installed.
The DA/SA action with an exposed, checkered hammer spur, a short underlug, and a knurled ejector-rod tip round out a configuration that is practical and recognizable. Clear import and factory markings add helpful provenance for buyers.
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: The revolver presents in solid overall condition. The exterior blued finish shows scattered scratches and blemishes. The bore appears clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Brown leather zippered pistol rug
- Crimson Trace rubber lasergrips (installed)
The Model 85 configuration here is the classic 2-inch, five-shot .38 Special snub with a steel barrel, frame, and cylinder. It uses a double-action/single-action mechanism with an exposed, checkered hammer spur for deliberate SA shots when desired.
The revolver wears a polished blued steel finish with a short underlug and a knurled ejector-rod tip for positive extraction. Its compact size and steel construction provide a familiar balance and handling profile.
Sighting is straightforward: a fixed system with a ramped, serrated front sight and a square-notch groove milled into the topstrap at the rear. Aftermarket Crimson Trace rubber lasergrips are installed, adding a notable customization to the platform.
Factory and import markings are present, including TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FLA., MADE IN BRAZIL, and TAURUS-BRASIL, along with assembly/inspector numbers in the crane area and an inspector stamp inside the frame window. These marks confirm manufacture in Brazil and import by Taurus International, Miami, FL.