Taurus 856 .38 Spl. DA/SA 2" Snubnose Revolver, Matte Silver, 6-Shot
This Taurus 856 is a six-shot, small-frame .38 Spl. snubnose with a 2" underlug barrel and a matte silver finish. It is a DA/SA revolver with an exposed spurred hammer, a pinned serrated ramp front sight, and a fixed rear gutter. Marked Taurus Armas, Made in Brazil with Taurus Int'l Mfg., Bainbridge, GA importer marks, it also has matching serials on the frame and barrel.
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: The revolver shows light handling evidence, and the bore interior and rifling present clean and well-defined.
What's Included
- Taurus 856 owner's manual
- Soft clip-on belt holster with metal clip and snap retention strap (black)
The 856 configuration pairs a compact small frame with true six-shot capacity in .38 Spl., delivering a 2" underlug barrel and double-action/single-action operation. The exposed spurred hammer supports precise single-action shots, while the DA pull provides immediate readiness when needed.
Sight regulation is straightforward with a pinned, serrated ramp front sight and a fixed rear gutter milled into the top strap. This setup is robust and easy to maintain, and the pinned front sight is replaceable if desired.
The revolver wears a matte silver finish across the frame, cylinder, and receiver, complemented by black textured extended rubber grips with two finger grooves bearing the Taurus logo. The underlug adds protection and visual balance at the muzzle.
Factory markings include "Taurus Armas" and "Made in Brazil," with importer information from Taurus Int'l Mfg., Bainbridge, GA. This example also notes matching serials on the frame and barrel, and the 856 line is rated for .38 Special +P.