Vintage Taurus, what could it be worth?

stealintv · March 27, 2011, 06:51 PM

My friend is selling a few firearms and I am helping him. He has a Vintage Taurus 38 special 6 shot revolver. It looks just like the pictures on this past post. Unfortunately I do not have the firearm with me, but I did take some notes.

It seems that these older model Taurus revolvers had a model marking inside when you swing out the cylinder. This one is marked "T 85" Model 85 I assume?

I did some googling, but there is a taurus model 85 currently in production that is much different from this one and makes up for 99% of the search results.

Anyway, he would like to sell all of his firearms and I don't want him to get ripped off. We have a potential buyer for this one and would like to throw a number at him soon.

I found this which looks just like it, but different model.

Also, this one here.

I don't imagine he is gonna make a killing off this revolver, but at least get the guy some gas money.

Thanks in advance.

**James K** · March 27, 2011, 07:17 PM

Gas money? I don't think he will get that much for a Taurus; a Colt Paterson, maybe.

Seriously, the Taurus Model 85 was discontinued for a while then brought back as a slightly different gun, so that is probably the cause for the confusion. With the standard blued steel frame, in average condition, they bring around $200, $300-350 NIB.

Jim

stealintv · March 27, 2011, 09:22 PM

That sounds about right. Those couple of websites I linked concur with what you suggest. I appreciate your input.

IDAHO83501 · March 27, 2011, 09:30 PM

Keep expectations low, my guess would be half of what you want.

March 27, 2011, 06:51 PM	#1
stealintv Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2010 Location: south chi-town burbs Posts: 100	Vintage Taurus, what could it be worth? My friend is selling a few firearms and I am helping him. He has a Vintage Taurus 38 special 6 shot revolver. It looks just like the pictures on this past post. Unfortunately I do not have the firearm with me, but I did take some notes. It seems that these older model Taurus revolvers had a model marking inside when you swing out the cylinder. This one is marked "T 85" Model 85 I assume? I did some googling, but there is a taurus model 85 currently in production that is much different from this one and makes up for 99% of the search results. Anyway, he would like to sell all of his firearms and I don't want him to get ripped off. We have a potential buyer for this one and would like to throw a number at him soon. I found this which looks just like it, but different model. Also, this one here. I don't imagine he is gonna make a killing off this revolver, but at least get the guy some gas money. Thanks in advance. __________________ Support Concealed Carry in Illinois! 49 other states cannot be wrong... www.illinoiscarry.com

March 27, 2011, 07:17 PM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,435	Gas money? I don't think he will get that much for a Taurus; a Colt Paterson, maybe. Seriously, the Taurus Model 85 was discontinued for a while then brought back as a slightly different gun, so that is probably the cause for the confusion. With the standard blued steel frame, in average condition, they bring around $200, $300-350 NIB. Jim __________________ Jim K

March 27, 2011, 09:22 PM	#3
stealintv Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2010 Location: south chi-town burbs Posts: 100	sounds good That sounds about right. Those couple of websites I linked concur with what you suggest. I appreciate your input. __________________ Support Concealed Carry in Illinois! 49 other states cannot be wrong... www.illinoiscarry.com

March 27, 2011, 09:30 PM	#4
IDAHO83501 Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 337	Used Taurus value Keep expectations low, my guess would be half of what you want. __________________ The next time someone asks you " What do you know ? " Respond with a smile and say " A frogs ass is water-tight."