The Taurus 856 250th Anniversary is a six-shot .38 Special revolver with a 2-inch barrel, built on the compact 856 frame (brand part no. 2-85625-US3). The 856 is a reliable small-frame revolver with a double/single action that speeds follow-up shots, and a removable serrated front sight suits on-body and off-body carry. The 250th Anniversary edition marks a national milestone on a revolver that fits a holster or a nightstand. It is a good choice for concealed carry, home defense and range time.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, a cartridge with manageable recoil for a small revolver.
• The cylinder holds 6 rounds, a full six-shot capacity in a small frame.
• Barrel length is 2 inches, short enough for concealed carry.
• The frame is a small frame, keeping the revolver compact and light.
• The action is double/single action, so you can fire from the hammer cocked or by a longer trigger pull.
• The safety is a transfer bar, which keeps the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled.
• The front sight is a removable serrated blade, and the rear sight is fixed.
• Taurus lists the 2-inch 856 barrel with 6 grooves and a 1:16.5 inch right-hand twist.
• On the standard 2-inch 856, Taurus lists overall length at 6.55 inches and overall height at 4.80 inches.
• Taurus lists the standard 2-inch 856 at about 22 ounces unloaded, a steady weight that tames recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Taurus 856 250th Anniversary? It is chambered in .38 Special with a six-shot cylinder and a 2-inch barrel.

Does the 856 have a manual safety? No. The Taurus 856 uses a transfer bar safety rather than a thumb safety.

What sights does it have? It has a removable serrated front blade and a fixed rear sight.

Buy the Taurus 856 Revolver, .38 Special, 250th Anniversary

The 856 has earned its place as a dependable small-frame carry revolver, and the 250th Anniversary edition adds a collectible touch. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more revolvers while you are here.