Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite .38 Special +P 2" DA/SA Revolver, Matte Black, 6-Shot Aluminum Alloy Frame
This Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite pairs a 2-inch carbon steel barrel and cylinder with a matte black hard-anodized aluminum alloy frame to keep weight down to approximately 15.7 oz unloaded. It is factory-rated for SAAMI .38 Special +P and offers six-round capacity in a small-frame snub with double-action/single-action operation and an exposed hammer spur. Fixed sights, a shrouded ejector rod, and a checkered teardrop cylinder latch round out a compact, purpose-built revolver. The bore is excellent, and it comes with a Taurus factory box labeled with matching SKU 2-85621UL.
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: The finish shows a few minor scratches and small blemishes.
What’s Included
- Grip: Recoil Rider grip (installed)
- Box: Taurus factory box with end label (2-85621UL)
The 856 Ultra-Lite configuration delivers a six-shot small-frame snubnose with a lightweight aluminum alloy frame and matte black hard-anodized finish. The barrel and cylinder are carbon steel with a consistent matte black finish to match the frame, and the ejector rod is shrouded for protection.
Operation is double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer spur, giving the option for either rapid DA or precise SA fire. A transfer bar safety is standard. Controls include a checkered teardrop cylinder latch for positive manipulation.
Sighting is straightforward and durable with a fixed serrated ramp front and a trench-style rear notch machined into the top strap. Factory markings include Taurus Armas Made in Brazil and Taurus Int’l Mfg Bainbridge, GA, along with model markings “856 UL” and “ULTRA-LITE.”
This revolver is factory-rated for SAAMI .38 Special +P and maintains an unloaded weight of approximately 15.7 oz. The included Taurus factory box carries the end label marked 2-85621UL, matching the revolver’s SKU.