Taurus Model 85

The Taurus Model 85 is a snub nose 5 shot revolver chambered for .38 special. It came in full hammer Blued but also was available in Stainless Steel. The bobbed hammer, humped backed "concealed carry" version is the Taurus Model 851 which owes it's design lineage to the Smith & Wesson Model 38/49 Bodyguard series of revolvers. Both the Model 85 and the 851 come in different style variations as well as finishes.

Taurus Model 85 (classic Model) in Blued Finish - .38 spl. Note the shape of the ejector shroud as opposed to the newer versions of this same revolver.

Newest incarnation of the Taurus Model 85 (New Model) in Blued Finish and factory rubber grips - .38 spl

Taurus Model 851 "Bobbed Hammer" revolver - .38 spl. Some versions of this gun are known as the "CIA" revolver, but this is strictly a Taurus product name, and is not affiliated with the Agency.

The Taurus Model 85 can be seen in the following:

Film

• Will Smith as Detective Spooner in I, Robot (fitted in a custom exterior shell with Walther P99 grips to look like a futuristic pistol)

• Chow Yun-Fat as Inspector Tequila Yuen and various Hong Kong CID inspectors in Hard Boiled

• Joe Sarno's enforcers in The Way of the Gun

• Robbie Gee as Vinny and Ade as Tyrone in Snatch (stainless model)

Television

• Firefly - Malcolm Reynold's primary firearm is a heavily modified Taurus Model 85.