Taurus Model 85 - value?
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 8:24 pm
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I have a Taurus Model 85 here, in .357 Magnum. Stainless steel, with a black rubber grip fitted. The revolver has now made a full licence circle (5 years) without being fired, so it needs to go. I'm replacing it with something that'll get more use.
I have, however, no clue what it's worth. It was fired very little and still in very good condition. Cylinder and gaps are still very tight, and it goes bang with every trigger pull. It's quite accurate as well.
Alongside the revolver I have plenty of extras as well. An OWB holster (a leather cheapy), with a lot of cases, as well as a few boxes of ammunition. There's also some reloaded ammunition with Hornady XTP bullets if I remember correctly, that I used for hunting in a previous lever gun, and they perform magnificently in this revolver.
Overall I'd guess there are around 200 rounds of .357 Magnum ammo, and maybe as many (or even more) cases as well (some primed, ready to load). I do suspect I also have a die set for .357 Magnum that can also go along, since this is the last firearm in the house that shoots this caliber, so I won't have a need for any of it in the future.
Does anyone have any idea on value, and would there perhaps be interest in a revolver like this?
I have a Taurus Model 85 here, in .357 Magnum. Stainless steel, with a black rubber grip fitted. The revolver has now made a full licence circle (5 years) without being fired, so it needs to go. I'm replacing it with something that'll get more use.
I have, however, no clue what it's worth. It was fired very little and still in very good condition. Cylinder and gaps are still very tight, and it goes bang with every trigger pull. It's quite accurate as well.
Alongside the revolver I have plenty of extras as well. An OWB holster (a leather cheapy), with a lot of cases, as well as a few boxes of ammunition. There's also some reloaded ammunition with Hornady XTP bullets if I remember correctly, that I used for hunting in a previous lever gun, and they perform magnificently in this revolver.
Overall I'd guess there are around 200 rounds of .357 Magnum ammo, and maybe as many (or even more) cases as well (some primed, ready to load). I do suspect I also have a die set for .357 Magnum that can also go along, since this is the last firearm in the house that shoots this caliber, so I won't have a need for any of it in the future.
Does anyone have any idea on value, and would there perhaps be interest in a revolver like this?