Taurus Model 85 Stainless .38 Special DA/SA Revolver, 2-inch, 5-Shot (M85SS) with Box
This Taurus Model 85 is the stainless M85SS variant with a 2-inch barrel and a 5-shot fluted cylinder. It features a matte stainless finish, DA/SA action with an exposed hammer spur, and fixed sights. Matching serials are present on the frame and barrel, and it comes with a factory box bearing a serial-matched end label, plus the Taurus manual and trigger lock.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes on the exterior surfaces. Spots of pitting are present around the hammer.
What’s Included
- Taurus Revolvers instruction manual
- Trigger lock
- Taurus factory box with serial-matched end label (M85SS)
The Model 85 stainless configuration pairs a compact, 2-inch barrel with a matte stainless frame, cylinder, and barrel for a durable, corrosion-resistant build. The ejector rod is fully shrouded, and the 5-shot cylinder is fluted for a classic small-frame profile.
Operation is double-action/single-action with a transfer bar safety and an exposed hammer spur, giving the option of precision single-action or rapid double-action use. The cylinder latch is the Taurus push-forward style with checkering for positive control, and the ejector-rod tip is knurled.
Sighting is straightforward and snag-resistant: a fixed serrated ramp front pairs with a fixed top-strap rear groove. The factory black rubber finger-groove grips with Taurus medallions provide a secure hold without adding bulk.
Markings include TAURUS INT. MFG., MIAMI, FL.-USA and MADE IN BRAZIL, with inspection stamps in the yoke/crane recess. This example is the M85SS stainless variant, cataloged under mfg part number 2-850029, with a factory reference weight for similar 2-inch stainless configurations of approximately 21.5 oz (610 g). The serials on the frame and barrel match, and the box label identifies M85SS 2" SS M .38SPL 5-SHOT.