TAURUS 856 38 Special 2" Matte DA/SA M856

Overview

The Taurus 856 is a six-shot, small-frame .38 Special revolver built for compact carry and dependable operation. This DA/SA snub-nose features a 2-inch carbon-steel barrel, matte black finish, and an alloy-steel cylinder. It is rated for .38 Special +P, includes a transfer bar safety, and wears a black textured rubber grip with finger grooves for secure control.ConditionOverall Condition: Excellent condition, showing few signs of any prior use or handling.Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, little signs of wear.Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.Firearm does not come with a case.This 856 pairs a carbon-steel frame and barrel with an alloy-steel cylinder, all in a uniform matte black finish. The package balances durability and carry-friendly weight, with a factory-listed unloaded weight of 22.0 oz. The external spurred hammer supports both double-action and single-action operation, and a transfer bar provides internal safety.Its 2-inch barrel uses 6-groove rifling with a 1:16.5 in right-hand twist. Sights are fixed, with a serrated ramp front blade highlighted in orange and a rear topstrap groove for a snag-resistant profile and fast alignment.Controls and cylinder details are purpose-driven: a checkered push-forward cylinder latch, long shallow-flute cylinder, and a knurled ejector-rod tip. The black textured rubber grip with finger grooves offers a positive hold without adding bulk.Markings and identifiers confirm authenticity and origin, including Taurus Int'l Mfg, Bainbridge, GA (importer) and Taurus Armas Made in Brazil. Matching serials appear on the frame and barrel flat.SpecificationsManufacturerTaurusModel856Caliber.38 Spl.Overall ConditionExcellentBore ConditionExcellentActionDA/SACapacity6 rdBarrel Length2"FinishBlackStock/GripsBlack textured rubber grip with finger groovesSight/OpticFixedCountry of OriginBrazil