What type of revolvers are these?

Amurr · May 9, 2009, 08:35 AM

I am big in to semi's, love my sigs and HK, but have no experience with revolvers. My is going to give me these next time I am home.

Here is what I know about them:

1) They are both shoot 38 special
2) The silver one is a Taurus
3) The black one is a snubbie S&W
That’s basically all I know.

FYI, I don’t have them with me, just the pictures, as they are still in the possession of my father.

Any idea as to what models they are and approx value.

**Mike Irwin** · May 9, 2009, 09:11 AM

The Taurus no clue.

The S&W looks like a Model 36 Chief's Special. Value on that one depends a lot on the area you're in, but these days $400 is a good starting point for one in good condition.

Amurr · May 9, 2009, 09:16 AM

Hey thanks Mike!

I think my dad sais permit list the Taurus as a Model 85??? no idea though

Piper Cub · May 9, 2009, 09:57 AM

have you ever thought of making the pictures a little smaller?

Amurr · May 9, 2009, 10:00 AM

LOL...I know, I know....sorry, all i got right now.

MLeake · May 9, 2009, 11:40 AM

Those are a S&W 36 and Taurus 85. A friend of mine has the 36, and my cousin has the 85.

lee n. field · May 9, 2009, 12:34 PM

For the Taurus model number, open the cylinder. The model number is on the frame inside the yoke.

Value isn't going to be all that high. You're better off keeping it for a shooter, if it's in decent shape.

It does not look like a Taurus model 85, which would be the same size as the Smith.

May 9, 2009, 09:11 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	The Taurus no clue. The S&W looks like a Model 36 Chief's Special. Value on that one depends a lot on the area you're in, but these days $400 is a good starting point for one in good condition. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 9, 2009, 11:40 AM	#6
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Concur with MikeIrwin and your dad Those are a S&W 36 and Taurus 85. A friend of mine has the 36, and my cousin has the 85.

May 9, 2009, 12:34 PM	#7
lee n. field Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2002 Location: The same state as Mordor. Posts: 5,569	For the Taurus model number, open the cylinder. The model number is on the frame inside the yoke. Value isn't going to be all that high. You're better off keeping it for a shooter, if it's in decent shape. It does not look like a Taurus model 85, which would be the same size as the Smith. __________________ "As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. "

May 9, 2009, 09:16 AM	#3
Amurr Member Join Date: December 30, 2008 Posts: 40	Hey thanks Mike! I think my dad sais permit list the Taurus as a Model 85??? no idea though

May 9, 2009, 09:57 AM	#4
Piper Cub Junior member Join Date: February 5, 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 491	have you ever thought of making the pictures a little smaller?

May 9, 2009, 10:00 AM	#5
Amurr Member Join Date: December 30, 2008 Posts: 40	LOL...I know, I know....sorry, all i got right now.