Taurus 856
Taurus 856 — documented specs for the Taurus 856 (2-856021CH): caliber .38 Special, barrel length 51 mm (2.01 in), overall length 166 mm (6.54 in), weight 624 g (22 oz), capacity 6. The source for each figure is listed below the specs (catalog as of 10/16/2026).
- Category
- Revolvers
- Classification (DE)
- Short firearm
- Era
- Present (from 1991)
- Origin
- Brazil
- Calibers
- .38 Special
Derived from design and catalog dimensions under the German WaffG, Annex 1 Sec. 1 Subsec. 1 No. 2.5; the individual gun is what counts.
Specifications
- Action
- Revolver, double action
- Sights
- Open sights
- Barrel length
- 51 mm (2.01 in) · Taurus 856 (2-856021CH)
- Overall length
- 166 mm (6.54 in) · Taurus 856 (2-856021CH)
- Weight
- 624 g (22 oz) · Taurus 856 (2-856021CH)
- Capacity
- 6 · Taurus 856 (2-856021CH)cylinder
- taurususa.com — product page Taurus 856 (2-856021CH)
Sources
- taurususa.com — product page Taurus 856 (2-856021CH)
Specifications come from the source cited alongside them; counts are based on our catalog as of the date stated. Not legal advice: what follows from these figures in a given country is decided by that country’s law. Waffenschrank is not affiliated with the manufacturers named.
Other models in .38 Special
Models from other manufacturers in the same caliber, drawn from the catalog in no particular order — not a recommendation and not a comparison of specs.
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- Calibers of this model.38 Special
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