Taurus Model 82 .38 Special DA/SA Revolver, 4-Inch, Blued, 6-Shot
This Taurus Model 82 is a full-size, steel-frame, six-shot .38 Special service revolver with a 4-inch barrel, double-action/single-action operation, and classic fixed sights. It features a blued finish, wood grips with Taurus medallions, and service-style controls including a push-forward cylinder latch and exposed, checkered-spur hammer. Made in Brazil and import-marked by Taurus International in Miami, it carries traditional rollmarks and factory assembly markings on the yoke and crane.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver requires parts replacement and general refurbishment. Professional gunsmithing and restorative work are needed to return it to operating condition. It is a suitable candidate for restoration or for use as a source of parts.
What's Included
- Taurus Model 82 revolver
The Model 82 layout is straightforward and service-focused: a six-shot, six-fluted cylinder in .38 Special, DA/SA trigger system, and fixed sights consisting of a serrated ramp front blade and a rear notch. The cylinder is released via a checkered, push-forward latch in the S&W style, and the hammer has a checkered spur for confident single-action cocking.
Construction is all steel with a blued finish on both the frame and cylinder. The revolver wears factory wood grips inlaid with the Taurus bull-logo medallions, providing a period-correct appearance and secure purchase.
Markings include barrel rollmarks reading ".38 SPECIAL" on the right and "TAURUS" on the left. The revolver is import-marked "TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FL. - USA." with "MADE IN BRAZIL" on a separate line beneath the serial number.
The yoke cut is stamped "82" and the crane "820," reflecting factory assembly markings.
Additional service features include a knurled-tip ejector rod and a short underbarrel lug without a full-length underlug. These details align with the Model 82’s duty-oriented design and help identify the configuration at a glance.