Taurus 38 model 82 revolver age?

[RugerUser]

I recently picked up a taurus model 82 revolver. I am looking to find out when it was made, the serial# is 1454008 also I am looking to find out what the letters C.A.I. stands for that is stamped on it from factory I think.

 

[GP100man]

It`s a contract revolver Imported after being decomissioned by the CAI from Canada.

Some will be as new, holster worn,or even shot out/beat up .

No help on the serial #.

 

[RugerUser]

Any idea about the age?

 

[bhcarl]

taurus web-site had a link where you could put in the sn. and it would give the year of mfg. I dont know if they still do or not.

 

[artoo]

You can do this one of two ways.
http://www.taurususa.com/find-model.cfm

Or call Taurus Customer Service number at 1-800-327-3776. Give them the serial number.

If the gun is a Interarms or other importer other than Braztech then it is probably before the early 1980s.

 

[JimmyR]

The CAI is probably for Century Arms International, and probably the ones who imported the pistol into the US. I have a couple handguns that they imported, mostly CZ's.