Taurus Raging Hornet .22 Hornet DA/SA Revolver, 10 inch Heavy Vented Barrel, Stainless, 8-Shot — Discontinued Raging Bull Series
This Taurus Raging Hornet stands out as an uncommon, discontinued member of the Raging Bull family, chambered in .22 Hornet with an 8-shot cylinder. It features a factory 10-inch heavy, slab-sided shrouded barrel with a ventilated rib and recessed crown, stainless-steel frame, cylinder, and barrel, and fully adjustable iron sights. Manufactured in Brazil and imported by Taurus International Mfg., Miami, FL, it offers distinctive configuration and features that appeal to shooters and collectors alike.
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 Details: The revolver shows cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. There are small pitting spots on the frame and barrel surfaces.
What’s Included
- Uncle Mike's Sidekick nylon holster for long-barrel revolver
Part of Taurus’s Raging Bull series, the Raging Hornet pairs a DA/SA action with an 8-round cylinder in .22 Hornet, a combination rarely seen in a revolver. The external hammer with a knurled spur supports confident single-action work alongside dependable double-action operation.
The 10-inch factory barrel is heavy, slab-sided, and shrouded, with ventilated top slots and a recessed crown. This configuration, along with the vented rib, is designed to provide a steady sighting plane and stability, and it is a defining element of this model.
Construction is stainless steel throughout the frame, cylinder, and barrel. The revolver wears black rubber, finger-grooved grips with a cushioned backstrap insert and Taurus medallion for a secure, comfortable hold.
Sighting equipment consists of a ramped front blade and a fully adjustable square-notch rear, offering a precise and adaptable sight picture. The revolver retains clear import and origin markings: TAURUS INT. MFG., MIAMI, FL – USA and MADE IN BRAZIL.
This discontinued model remains notable for its unique caliber, 8-shot capacity, and purpose-built 10-inch barrel system.