Taurus Model 65 .357 Magnum Revolver, 4-Inch Blued, DA/SA, 6-Shot, Fixed Sights
This Taurus Model 65 is a six-shot, .357 Magnum DA/SA revolver with a 4-inch barrel and a durable blued steel build. It features fixed sights, checkered wood grips with Taurus medallions, and clear import and manufacturer markings from Brazil and Miami, FL. Chambered for .357 Magnum and rated for .38 Special +P, it offers a proven service-style configuration with practical details like a serrated rib and ramped front sight.
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: The revolver shows scattered cosmetic wear with scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore is bright and clean.
What's Included
- Doskocil hard case
- Revolver speedloader
The Model 65 is a double-action/single-action revolver with a transfer-bar safety, a smooth-faced trigger, and an external hammer with a checkered spur for positive cocking. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and is rated for .38 Special +P, offering flexibility in ammunition choice.
The 4-inch barrel carries a serrated rib and a serrated ramp front sight paired with a fixed rear notch integral to the top strap. This fixed-sight setup is robust and set up for straightforward sight alignment.
Its construction is all steel with a blued finish, including a six-shot fluted cylinder. The ejector rod is exposed with a short front lug and a knurled tip, reflecting a classic service-style layout.
Markings include "CAL .357 MAGNUM" on the barrel and "65" stamped on the yoke. Import and origin marks read "TAURUS-BRASIL," "TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FLA.," and "MADE IN BRAZIL," consistent with manufacture by Forjas Taurus S.A., Brazil, and import by Taurus International Mfg., Miami, FL.
The revolver is fitted with checkered wood grips featuring Taurus medallions, complementing the blued steel frame and cylinder for a traditional look and solid purchase.