Taurus 856 .38 Special +P, 2 inch, Matte Black, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver
This Taurus 856 is the steel-frame, 2 inch matte black variant (SKU 2-85621), offering a compact six-shot .38 Special platform rated by Taurus for .38 Special +P. It pairs a heavy underlug barrel and protected ejector rod with fixed sights and a transfer bar safety, making it a straightforward, durable carry-size revolver.
Built with alloy steel throughout the frame, barrel, and cylinder, this 856 features a matte black finish and black textured rubber grips with finger grooves for a solid hold. The exposed, checkered-spur hammer and smooth-face trigger support DA/SA operation for flexible use. Proof and import markings include Taurus Int’l Mfg, Bainbridge, GA, and Taurus Armas Made in Brazil.
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: Exterior surfaces show scratching, handling wear, and areas of finish wear.
What’s Included
- Taurus 856-series owner's manual (covers 856/856UL/856CH/856CHUL)
- Taurus factory cardboard box with serialized end label (SKU 2-85621)
This 856 configuration delivers a compact, six-shot cylinder in .38 Special with a rating for .38 Special +P, providing flexibility in ammunition selection within manufacturer guidelines. The DA/SA action with a smooth-face trigger and exposed, checkered-spur hammer offers familiar operation and confident control.
The 2 inch alloy steel barrel uses a heavy underlug and a protected ejector rod for added rigidity and shielded extraction. Fixed sights consist of a serrated ramp front and a rear notch cut into the topstrap for a clean, durable sight picture.
Construction is all alloy steel for the frame, barrel, and cylinder with a uniform matte black finish. Black textured rubber grips with finger grooves aid purchase and recoil management in a compact footprint.
Identification details include the 2-85621 SKU (BK/BK steel-frame, 2 inch, matte black variant) and factory markings: Taurus Int’l Mfg, Bainbridge, GA, and Taurus Armas Made in Brazil.