Hey all,
Acquired my first revolver over the weekend...a Taurus 85, DAO, blued with wood grips. I bought it from a family friend who inherited it. So we took it to the pawn shop, they offered her $130, I gave her $160. Hope that was fair to all parties. She got more than she would have if she just pawned it, I got it cheaper than I would have otherwise. I wasn't really in the market for a revolver but she has a toddler now so she just wanted to get rid of it. I figured, why not? The metal looks nice, the grips have some wear and tear on them.
Is there a way to determine when it was manufactured, based on the serial #? Is there anything else I need to know about this little guy? I think I will replace the grips with some hogues (for the looks as much as the feel) and take it to the range occasionally. It probably won't replace my LCP or CW9 for carry, but I guess it is another option.
It rattles but I think I have already determined from my internet research that is 'normal' for this model revolver. I also thought the left side metal piece behind the cylinder might be bent but I think I determined it is designed that way (so the cylinder can go back in smoothly).
Thanks!
Acquired my first revolver over the weekend...a Taurus 85, DAO, blued with wood grips. I bought it from a family friend who inherited it. So we took it to the pawn shop, they offered her $130, I gave her $160. Hope that was fair to all parties. She got more than she would have if she just pawned it, I got it cheaper than I would have otherwise. I wasn't really in the market for a revolver but she has a toddler now so she just wanted to get rid of it. I figured, why not? The metal looks nice, the grips have some wear and tear on them.
Is there a way to determine when it was manufactured, based on the serial #? Is there anything else I need to know about this little guy? I think I will replace the grips with some hogues (for the looks as much as the feel) and take it to the range occasionally. It probably won't replace my LCP or CW9 for carry, but I guess it is another option.
It rattles but I think I have already determined from my internet research that is 'normal' for this model revolver. I also thought the left side metal piece behind the cylinder might be bent but I think I determined it is designed that way (so the cylinder can go back in smoothly).
Thanks!