Taurus Model 85
Stainless Steel || 38 Special || 3" Barrel || 5 Shoots
Condition: Excellent
This Taurus Model 85 Stainless is a small-frame, 5-shot .38 Special with a 3-inch barrel and polished stainless construction. It features a DA/SA action, fixed sights, and wooden grips. This example is in excellent condition. The Model 85 line has been discontinued, making this stainless 3-inch variant a clean, well-kept representation of the series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is little indication of prior use, and mechanical function is correct.
Markings include "TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FL – USA" and "MADE IN BRAZIL," aligning with its country of origin. The Model 85 line has since been discontinued and later supplanted by the 6-shot Model 856.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taurus
- Model: Model 85
- Submodel: Stainless
- Item Type: Revolvers
- Caliber: .38 Spl.
- Action Type: DA/SA
- Capacity: 5rd
- Barrel Length: 3 in
- Barrel Features: Short underlug
- Frame Size: Small-frame
- Frame Material: Stainless steel
- Frame Finish: Polished stainless
- Cylinder Material: Stainless steel
- Cylinder Finish: Polished stainless
- Sights: Fixed
- Front Sight: Integral serrated ramp
- Rear Sight: Fixed rear trench
- Hammer Type: Exposed, checkered spur
- Trigger: Smooth
- Stock/Grips: Wood with pebble texture and Taurus medallions
- Overall Length (approx.): 7.5 in
- Width (approx.): 1.35 in
- Height (approx.): 4.28 in
- Weight (approx.): 21 oz
- Finish Color: Polished stainless
- Country of Origin: Brazil
- Proof/Import Marks: TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FL – USA; MADE IN BRAZIL
