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defjon

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I was wondering if anyone here has any information about this model/make. Looks like an older Taurus. Didn't find anything on their site. Maybe a model 85?? Satin stainless finish, some flaking on the cylinder. I'm going to attach some photos. Any info about the reliability/durability/shootability of this piece would be GREAT! Thanks! Also, fair prices as to what its worth would be good...

Thanks guys,

Jon
 

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It does look like the Taurus model I've seen in a shop near here. This shop had a couple of them at one time. I think they were all 38's. Taurus makes a decent gun. It can be very accurate, just stick to factory ammo in older ones. No +P ammo. It can handle it, but it shows the stress faster then a S&W would. The resale value on older models isn't great. This is the kind of gun alot of guys here buy to keep in their glovebox. They would sell for less then $200 here, depending on condition.
 
Flip open the cylinder and look at where it hinges from for some numbers, Taurus puts the model number there just like S&W, All my Taurus guns have numbers there.
 
It's a Taurus. Not particularly good condition. No collector value. OK shooter. These kinds of guns in that condition around here have price tags on them in the $150 range, and the dealers will usually come off that some.
 
It looks similar to a knock-off on the K frame .357, I'm thinking S&W Model 65. Sometimes Taurus even copied the model numbers, so I'll guess a Taurus 65.
 
I believe that's the Model 826, predecessor of the Model 827 7 shooter. Targeted market were security guards.

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Looks like an older model Taurus 82 (83 had adjustable sights), in nickel finish. IIRC, these Brazilian made Tauri' are NOT included in Taurus USA's Lifetime Warranty.
 
The Tauri from that time frame that I've had experience with were generally mediocre guns. (BTW, that screw at the top of the side-plate, along with one in the front of the frame below the ejector rod, were once common on S&Ws as well... ever hear of a 5-screw S&W?)

I wouldn't pay more than $100 out the door for it, and then I'd have to really, really, really want it (which I don't). There are much better options in used revolvers in most locales.

My advice: shop around a bit longer.
 
A couple of questions and some alternatives

defjon, I agree with most of what the others have said above. It's not that this is a "bad" or ultra low quality firearm - - Only that it is not a top of the line item, and the price is simply too high for what it is. I do NOT reject it out of hand simply because it is a Taurus, or a few years old.

Question: Do you really want this revolver? I mean, sometimes a particular item just "speaks to you," and, if you can afford it, why not? But none of us want to reflect on what we did onthe spur of the moment and regret it. This revo may give you good service, within limits, if in good shape.

In that regard, Member Jim March wrote an outstanding article on checking out a used revolver. View it at - -
http://www.thefiringline.com/Misc/library/Revolver-check.html

Print this and study on it. Carry it with you to the shop and perform the indicated actions. This will tell you if the item is a candidate for purchase. It might also indicate to the dealer that you are not a rank rookie at this used gun buying game, and he/she MIGHT be a bit more willing to come down to a realistic price.

Question: Do you simply want a working handgun for home/vehicle defense, without spending five or six hundred dollars?

Sir William suggested you check a couple of on-line resources --
Take a look at the JG list of used guns at:
http://www.jgsales.com/jgusedhgn.html

Scroll down to the S&W area and see these:
S&W 10, 38SPL REVOLVER, 4” HEAVY BARREL, BLUE FINISH, VERY GOOD CONDITION (25-052) $ 198.50

S&W 10, 38SPL CALIBER REVOLVER, 4” BARREL, SQUARE BUTT, BLUE FINISH, IN GOOD CONDITION (25-493) $ 138.50

S&W 10, 38SPL CALIBER REVOLVER, 4” BARREL, SQUARE BUTT, BLUE FINISH GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION (25-659) $ 158.50

S&W 10, 38SPL CALIBER REVOLVER, HAS 4” BARREL, SQUARE BUTT, BLUE FINISH, VERY GOOD CONDITION (25-849) $ 178.50

S&W 10 38SPL CALIBER REVOLVER, 2" BARREL, DROP BOBBED HAMMER, BLUE FINISH, IN GOOD CONDITION (25-876) $ 169.95

S&W 10 38SPL CALIBER REVOLVER, 2" BARREL, SB & BLUE FINISH, VERY GOOD CONDITION (25-872) $ 199.95

S&W 10, 38SPL CALIBER REVOLVER, 4” HEAVY BARREL, NICKEL FINISH, WOOD GRIPS, SOME PITTING ON FRAME, GOOD CONDITION (25-882) $ 158.50

S&W 10, 38SPL CALIBER REVOLVER, 3” HEAVY BARREL, BLUE FINISH, VERY GOOD CONDITION (25-1055) $ 199.95

S&W 10, 38SPL CALIBER REVOLVER, 3” HEAVY BARREL, BLUE FINISH, GOOD CONDITION (25-1359) $ 189.95

Notice there are a couple of those classic Model tens for LESS money than the dealer wants for the Taurus.
If you can tolerate an auto pistol, also see Southern Ohio Guns at
http://www.southernohiogun.com/surplushandguns.html
The Star BM 9 x 19 and the Makarov 9 x 18 are both very sturdy and good quality handguns, for below $150.

Yes, there are some added expenses in ordering a handgun shipped to a dealer. You might check around and see how much the FFLs in your area charge for taking delivery and doing the paperwork. It sometimes helps to tell the dealer that you'll be needing ammunition, a holster, cleaning gear, and such. . . .

Best wishes,
Johnny
 
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