Taurus 856 .38 Special +P 2-inch Matte Stainless DA/SA Revolver, Six-Shot Snubnose
This Taurus 856 stands out as a six-shot, small-frame .38 Special snubnose with a 2-inch barrel and matte stainless/silver-tone finish. It features DA/SA operation with an exposed hammer, fixed sights, and a transfer bar safety. The bore is clean and shiny, and the revolver comes with the Taurus factory box. 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: The revolver is in solid shape with various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Taurus factory cardboard box
The 856 series delivers a six-shot capacity in a compact, small-frame package. This example is chambered in .38 Special and is +P rated per the factory manual. It has a 2-inch barrel with a partial underlug and a fluted cylinder, finished throughout in a matte stainless/silver-tone.
Operation is double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer for deliberate single-action shots when desired. A transfer bar safety is included. Sighting is straightforward, with a serrated, pinned front ramp and a fixed square-notch rear integral to the topstrap.
Ergonomics are set up for control and consistency, featuring black textured rubber round-butt grips. The compact barrel length and small-frame layout make for a handy snubnose configuration.
Markings include "Taurus Int’l Mfg Bainbridge, GA." and "Taurus Armas Made in Brazil." The serial number is marked on both the frame and the barrel. MSRP is listed at $392.72.