856/856UL

856CH/856CHUL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GENERAL SAFETY, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AND LIMITED WARRANTY

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM

Important: Keep this manual with your firearm.

The information contained in this manual is useful, both for beginners and experienced shooters. In addition to important information about
the function, cleaning, and care of the firearm, the manual contains instructions that will be very helpful in shooting. The most important rule
of safe firearm handling is always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
 CONTENTS
Firearm Safety....................................................... 6
Get To Know Your Revolver.................................. 12
Ammunition........................................................ 16
Operating Instructions........................................ 20

856/856UL
Care and Maintenance......................................... 22
Exploded View..................................................... 24

856CH/856CHUL
Taurus® Service................................................... 28
Limited Warranty................................................ 30

TaurusUSA.com /TaurusUSA @taurususa /TaurusUSA

• Available in .38 Special

• Single action / double action or double action only WARNING
• Soft rubber grip
The safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding the dangers inherent in the
• 6 rounds use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions described herein, you can safely enjoy your
• Matte black, stainless and anodized colors Taurus® firearm. Failure to follow any of these warnings may result in serious injury to you or
others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other property.

2 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 3
 NOTES

SIGNAL WORDS AS DEFINED BY

ANSI Z535.6 AND Z535.4 STANDARDS.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
DANGER result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WARNING could result in death or serious injury.
Intentionally left blank
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
CAUTION could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

4 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 5
FIREARMS SAFETY ALWAYS WEAR HEARING PROTECTION. Firearms are loud. The sound they generate is greater
indoors. Repeated exposure to loud noises can cause deafness. Hearing protection is rated by decibel
reduction. Look for “dB” reduction of 30 or more when purchasing ear protection. Modern ear protection
WARNING can allow normal hearing until the sound from the discharge reaches the ear. Layering hearing protection,
for example, wearing 30db rated foam plugs inside of 20db rated ear muffs, significant protection can
When a firearm discharges, the bullet or shot can strike a person, resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
be achieved.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. In normal operation, firearms emit hot high-velocity gases, particles
The three basic keys to safe handling of firearms:
and metal. These materials flying into your eye can cause blindness. Protect your vision with proper eye
1. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE. If you maintain good protection. Any eye protection may be better than none, but look for ANSI Z87.1-2003 certified eyewear for the
trigger discipline, it is extremely unlikely the firearm will fire. best protection.

2. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Even if the firearm discharges, if the muzzle NEVER HANDLE FIREARMS WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Firearms
is pointed in a safe direction, no one will be injured. are dangerous. Handling firearms while impaired by drugs or alcohol is foolhardy and may result in serious
injury or death. This warning includes prescription drugs that contain a warning about using machinery or
3. NEVER TRUST ANY SAFETY MECHANISM. If you adopt the attitude that you will not trust any safety
driving while taking the medication.
mechanism, you will be vigilant about keeping your finger off the trigger and keeping the muzzle pointed
in a safe direction. MODIFIED FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS, AND USE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
“Trigger jobs,” polishing original components or installing aftermarket parts can cause a firearm to function
in ways different than intended. Some such work may also be illegal.
WARNING - KNOW YOUR TARGET DAMAGED FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS, AND USE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Never fire at targets at close range. Ricochets can and do cause death or serious bodily injury. What Repairs should always be made by a qualified gunsmith or by a factory-authorized repair site. Work done
constitutes “close range” depends on many factors including target material, bullet caliber and angle by those unfamiliar with the design can cause a firearm to function in ways different than intended.
of impact.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR CLEAN A LOADED FIREARM. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. How often have we heard “But it went off while I was cleaning it!”
KNOW WHAT IS BEHIND YOUR TARGET. Unless you are shooting into a bullet trap designed to capture or, “I did not know it was loaded!” or, “It was jammed, and I tried to take it apart!”?
the type of ammunition you are firing, projectiles may pass through the target and strike anyone or anything
IF A FIREARM GOES OFF, THERE WAS A ROUND OF AMMUNITION IN THE CHAMBER. Period.
beyond. Bullets can travel miles.
“Clear” (or empty) the firearm of all ammunition before disassembling or cleaning.

6 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 7
As owner of your new Taurus® firearm, you are responsible for (1) keeping your finger off the trigger, PISTOL AND REVOLVER SIZE AND SAFETY
(2) pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, (3) opening the cylinder by pressing the thumb piece The selection of a revolver versus a pistol as well as the size, caliber and magazine capacity of a handgun
and completely swinging out the cylinder, and (4) looking and feeling each chamber to confirm the revolver are personal choices. There are many choices to be made, and there are advantages and disadvantages
is empty. for each.

Generally speaking, smaller handguns may require more attention to be handled safely than medium or
FIREARMS SAFETY SYSTEMS full-size handguns. This is because their small size makes it easier to point the muzzle at your hand or to
Firearms safety is supported by a system. With your revolver, the system is made up of the following: “sweep” (swing the muzzle across your body) yourself or others in ordinary handling.
You! Your involvement in safety cannot be overemphasized. No safety component can keep your finger When loading the cylinder keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
off the trigger and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Also, you are the key to never trusting any of the
mechanical parts of the safety system.
SAFE CARRY CONDITION
Revolver Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and contains no cartridges or cartridge cases. With "Safe Carry Condition” is the most ready-to-fire condition that the user feels is reasonable under
the thumb of the right hand push the thumb piece forward. Then press on the cylinder to swing it to the left. the circumstances.
Visually check that all six (6) chambers are empty.
Generally, we believe Taurus revolvers should be carried with an empty chamber under the hammer. Under
most circumstances, this provides the best balance of readiness and safety.

“Safe Carry Condition” is a judgment call and must be made by the user. Some users routinely face greater
threats than others. User’s must be aware of their situation and circumstances. Errors in judgment can have
dire and tragic outcomes if firearms are present.

8 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 9
CARRYING FIREARMS FIREARMS STORAGE AND GUN LOCKS
Carrying a firearm can be dangerous and puts great responsibility on the person in possession of the How you secure your firearms is a personal choice based on the unique circumstances in your home,
firearm. Carrying or handling a firearm makes it more difficult to maintain control over the muzzle and business or vehicle and the laws of the state where your firearm is located. Any choice you make
makes it more likely that the firearm may be dropped or bumped, resulting in the firearm discharging. about securing your firearms will present advantages and disadvantages. It is up to you to weigh those
There are advantages and disadvantages to various methods of carrying any firearm. Educate yourself advantages and disadvantages and choose which security method is best for you and those around you.
and choose which carry method is best for you and those around you.

In almost all circumstances, it is safest to carry a handgun in a holster designed for that specific handgun.
WARNING - LOCKING
Carrying a handgun in a pocket or in a waistband is always a last choice. Carrying any handgun in a holster
that fits the firearm should prevent it from accidentally falling and you from losing control of the muzzle. Never lock a firearm with a round of ammunition under the hammer. Unlocking a loaded firearm makes it
Generally, we believe Taurus revolvers should be carried with an empty chamber under the hammer. Under more difficult to maintain trigger discipline and to keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
most circumstances, this provides the best balance of readiness and safety.

WARNING - CARRYING WARNING

Do not carry your firearm in any way that might let it fall or be bumped. If a firearm falls or is bumped, it
Securing your firearm may inhibit access in a defensive situation and may result in injury or death.
may fire.

WARNING
WARNING - HANDLING
Failure to secure a firearm may result in injury or death. Properly securing a firearm means storing your
If the trigger is held to the rear, the gun can fire if the hammer strikes the transfer bar. Note that it need not firearm unloaded, decocked and securely locked, with all ammunition in a separate location.
be any deliberate effort to pull the trigger. Any situation where the trigger attains its rearward position and
permits the transfer bar to be interposed between the hammer and the firing pin can cause the cartridge
under the firing pin to discharge. Never drop or strike the revolver. Cocked or uncocked. Carry and handle
the revolver in such a manner that the hammer and trigger will not be struck.

NEVER CARRY ANY REVOLVER WITH THE HAMMER COCKED OR THE TRIGGER HELD TO THE REAR

10 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 11
GET TO KNOW YOUR REVOLVER SPECIFICATIONS
Model 856 856UL 856CH 856CHUL
Caliber 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special
EXTRACTOR ROD
Action DA / SA DAO
FRONT SIGHT
CYLINDER REAR SIGHT Capacity 6
HAMMER
Barrel Length 2" or 3"

Overall Length 6.55" or 7.55"

Overall Height 4.8"

THUMB PIECE
Overall Width 1.34"

BARREL
Weight 22.1 oz. or 15.7 oz. or 22.1 oz. or 15.7 oz. or
24 oz. (3") 17.5 oz. (3") 24 oz. (3") 17.5 oz. (3")
Sights (Front) Serrated Ramp

Sights (Rear) Fixed

Materials Frame: Alloy steel Frame: Frame: Alloy Frame:

or stainless Aluminum steel or stainless Aluminum
Barrel: Alloy steel Barrel: Alloy Barrel: Alloy steel Barrel: Alloy
or stainless steel or or stainless steel or
stainless stainless
Safety Device Transfer bar
TRIGGER
TRIGGER Finish Matte black or Matte black, Matte black or Matte black,
GUARD stainless stainless, stainless stainless,
or anodized or anodized
RUBBER colors colors
GRIP

12 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 13
LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
It is important to use the locking device on your Taurus® firearm!

WARNING - LOCKING DEVICES Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the trigger guard at all times during
installation of the locking device!
• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction, including when you are installing or removing your
locking device. To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device:

• Always verify that your firearm is completely unloaded (see page 20) before installing your locking device.
1. Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and contains no
cartridges or cartridge cases.
• Do not install locking devices in the trigger guard; always keep your fingers and locking device outside the
trigger guard during device installation and removal. 2. Depress Thumb Piece. Completely swing out the cylinder.

• Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately and securely, away from children and careless adults; do 3. Feed the cable portion of the cable lock through
not store your firearm with the keys in the locking device. the barrell (Figure 1).
• Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm with the locking device in place; this may damage 4. To lock: With the key turned to the farthest clockwise position,
your firearm. insert the loose end of the cable into the lock. Turn the key
• While locking devices are an important aid to security measures, they are not a substitute for safe firearm counterclockwise and remove the key.
handling and proper storage. Remember that any mechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,
5. Once the lock is securely closed,
knowledge, determination and equipment.
pull firmly on the lock to test the
LOCKING DEVICES MUST BE USED SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY connection and be sure it is locked.
Do not leave or store your firearm
WARNING
with the key in the lock! Store your Never leave your keys in the
locked, unloaded firearm and the lock when the lock is installed
key in secure, separate locations, on the firearm.
away from ammunition, children,
and unauthorized adults.

14 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 15
AMMUNITION

WARNING WARNING
Using the wrong ammunition in your revolver can result in serious bodily injury and damage to your revolver.
“+P” ammunition can be dangerous. There is a detailed discussion about “+P” and “+P+” ammunition on
Make certain the ammunition you load is the same caliber as is marked on the revolver.
page 18 of this manual. Until you have read that information, do not fire any ammunition marked “+P” in
your revolver.

WARNING - AMMUNITION AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Use only clean, dry factory-loaded ammunition. Old, damaged, wet or oily ammunition may fire at pressures higher than WARNING
industry standard, causing injury to you and bystanders or damage to your revolver.

Do not use reloaded ammunition in your revolver. Its firing pressures are unknown and may well exceed industry standard, Never fire ammunition marked “+P+” in your revolver. It does not comply with industry standards as to
causing injury to you and bystanders or damage to your revolver. chamber pressures.
Odd sounds are signs of trouble. If a round “does not sound right” when it goes off, stop firing right away. A bullet may be
stuck in the barrel. Firing the revolver in this condition may cause pressures higher than industry standard, causing injury
to you and bystanders or damage to your revolver.

If you hear any odd sounds when firing your revolver, stop firing, and unload the revolver in accordance with the procedure
WARNING
in this manual. Once unloaded and all cylinders are empty and clear, with the cylinder open, inspect the bore. If you don't
see light, there is something tuck in the bore. Do not fire the revolver again and take the revolver to a qualified gunsmith It is DANGEROUS to fire “+P+” ammunition in any Taurus® firearm, and doing so may result in serious bodily
or contact the Taurus® Service Department at 800-327-3776. injury or death. The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) does not recognize any
“+P+” ammunition at all. These loads operate at unknown pressures.

WARNING - LEAD AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, handling, and /or cleaning firearms or handling ammunition can expose
you to chemicals including lead which is known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure with soap and water.

SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

16 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 17
There are only four calibers that can carry a “+P” rating from SAAMI. They are 38 Special +P, 9mm
Luger +P, 38 Super Automatic and 45 Automatic +P. There are no other SAAMI approved “+P” loads. Any
NOTICE
ammunition in any other caliber marked “+P” is not SAAMI compliant, may be dangerous and should not
be used. You can use .38 Special ammunition in all Taurus® revolvers chambered for .357 Magnum; .44 Special
ammunition in Taurus revolvers chambered for .44 Magnum and .45 Long Colt in Taurus revolvers
Only fire SAAMI rated Plus P (“+P”) ammunition in Taurus® models designated by Taurus for +P use as
chambered for .454 Casull. It is important to note that these are the only caliber substitutions that will
below. Firing +P ammunition in other Taurus products may be dangerous and can result in serious
function. Attempting to substitute other calibers can damage your firearm and may result in accidental death
bodily injury or death. or serious injury.
Model 85 small-frame revolver in 38 Special.
Model 856 revolvers in 38 Special.
Model 850 small-frame revolver in 38 Special. FIREARMS ARE NOT ALL ALIKE
Model 851 small-frame revolver in 38 Special. Many makes and models of firearms might LOOK nearly the same. However, they differ widely in design,
Model 85 Polymer small-frame revolver in 38 Special. operation, and in the location and function of various controls. You may access the Taurus® website at
Model 82 medium-frame revolver in 38 Special. TaurusUSA.com to view and print manuals.
Model 817 compact frame (tracker) revolver in 38 Special.
All firearms chambered in 38 Super Automatic.
All firearms chambered in 45 Automatic (ACP). WARNING - ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED
All firearms chambered in 9mm Luger.
If dropped or struck, the revolver may fire. Keep the cylinder empty unless actually firing!

NOTICE
WARNING
Even if your Taurus® firearm is rated for Plus-P (“+P”) ammunition, such ammunition generates pressures
significantly in excess of the pressures associated with standard ammunition. Such pressures may affect If dropped or struck the firearm should be inspected by a trained armorer/gunsmith for a complete function
the useful life of the firearm or exceed the margin of safety built into many firearms. Unless you need +P check. While the firearm was dropped or struck, mechanisms, including automatic safeties, may not function
ammunition, do not use it, particularly for practice. as intended resulting in accidental death or serious injury.

18 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 19
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Taurus 856 revolvers have a swing out type cylinder with six (6) chambers, turning around a central
axis which allows you to fire six shots. When the cylinder is locked in position, the revolver is ready for
CAUTION
firing. The shots may be fired by single action (by cocking the hammer and thereafter, pulling the trigger)
or by double action (by merely pulling the trigger). The 856CH models can only be fired in double action. Spent cases will be hot and may have sharp edges. Exercise caution when removing the cases or injury
Firing the revolver in both single and double action causes the cylinder to advance, aligning in succession, may occur.
each of the chambers with the barrel. The cadence of shooting is limited by the shooters skill in loading
the cylinder and their ability in safely operating the gun.

LOADING THE CYLINDER WARNING - FIRING

With the thumb of the right hand, push the thumb piece forward. Then press on the cylinder to swing
When firing any revolver be sure all persons are a safe distance to the rear
it to the left (Fig.1). Holding the gun with the muzzle pointing downward and in a safe direction, and the
of the shooter. When fired, all revolvers discharge hot gas and particles
cylinder in its outermost position insert the cartridges (Fig.2).
through the clearance gap between the cylinder and rear of the barrel during
Once loaded, the cylinder must be closed again to its original position in the frame. After this the locking normal use.
must be checked. To unload the revolver, the process is the same as to load it, but after opening, the barrel When firing any revolver always be certain that nothing including your
is pointed upward and in a safe direction. hands, fingers, and any body parts are not in the path of hot gases and
particles which are discharged from the front and sides of the cylinder.
Cartridges are then ejected by pressing sharply on the extractor rod. Be sure that all fired cartridges are
ejected. The cylinder is now ready to be reloaded (Fig.3).

HOT GASES EXIT BARREL/CYLINDER GAP

1 2 3

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Before cleaning, (1) keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, (2) keep your finger off the trigger,
(3) depress the thumb piece and completely swing out the cylinder, (4) ensure the firearm is completely
unloaded by looking and feeling each chamber.

The firearm may be cleaned and lubricated under normal conditions without any disassembly steps. For
Optimal performance, we recommend you clean and lubricate your firearm for at least every 200 rounds
fired through the firearm for optimal performance. At the same time check for any lose screws or pins.
Tighten the screws and press pins back in as needed.

To keep a firearm safe and in good working condition, it must be kept clean and covered with a light film of
good quality gun oil to prevent corrosion. The barrel bore should be cleaned and left free of debris. Follow
these steps:

• Remove excessive firing residue from the bore and chamber using a properly fitted brass brush
dipped in a gun cleaning solvent. Finish the bore cleaning process by running a dry cotton cloth patch
through the bore to remove remaining residue and solvent.

• Clean the exterior of the firearm, slide and rails using a non abrasive cleaning cloth. Remove dust
and residue from small crevices using a small brush.

• Lubricate the frame rails and barrel lockup points

• After cleaning, rub the revolver with a lightly oiled cloth.

Please note that a firearm with laser should not be cleaned in a well or supersonic machine that submerges
the firearm as this can damage the laser system.

22 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 23
EXPLODED VIEW (856) PART LIST
1 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 35 HAND SPRING
10
2 CYLINDER DISTANCE BUSHING 36 HAND PIN
8 3 CENTER PIN 37 TRIGGER SPRING ASSY
4 CENTER PIN SPRING 38 BOLT SPRING
9 5 EXTRACTOR SPRING
7 6 EXTRACTOR ROD COLLAR
6 23 7 YOKE
11
5
12
8 FRONT LATCH
4 22 9 FRONT LATCH SPRING
3
10 EXTRACTOR ROD
2
13
11 EXTRACTOR ROD SPRING
1
14 12 FRONT LATCH PIN
21
13 PLUNGER SPRING
20
14 CYLINDER STOP PLUNGER
19
25 15 GRIP PIN
17
26 16 RUBBER GRIP
16 27 17 FIRING PIN
18 28 18 FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN
29 19 FIRING PIN SPRING
38 20 THUMB PIECE
30 21 THUMB PIECE SCREW
37 22 FRAME
31 23 BARREL
35
36 25 BOLT
32
26 TRANSFER BAR
27 CYLINDER STOP
34 28 TRIGGER
15 29 HAMMER ASSEMBLY
30 HAND
31 SIDE PLATE
33
32 YOKE SCREW ASSEMBLY
33 SIDE PLATE SCREW
34 MAIN SPRING ASSEMBLY

24 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger. 25
EXPLODED VIEW (856UL) PART LIST
1 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 34 MAIN SPRING ASSEMBLY
10
2 CYLINDER DISTANCE BUSHING 35 HAND SPRING
8 3 CENTER PIN 36 HAND PIN
4 CENTER PIN SPRING 37 TRIGGER SPRING ASSY
9 5 EXTRACTOR SPRING 38 BOLT SPRING
7 6 EXTRACTOR ROD COLLAR
6 23 7 YOKE
11
5
12
8 FRONT LATCH
4 22 9 FRONT LATCH SPRING
3
10 EXTRACTOR ROD
2
13
11 EXTRACTOR ROD SPRING
1
14 12 FRONT LATCH PIN
21
13 PLUNGER SPRING
20
24 14 CYLINDER STOP PLUNGER
19
25 15 GRIP PIN
17
26 16 RUBBER GRIP
16 27 17 FIRING PIN
18 28 18 FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN
29 19 FIRING PIN SPRING
38 20 THUMB PIECE
30 21 THUMB PIECE SCREW
37 22 FRAME
31 23 BARREL
35
36 24 THREADED INSERT
32
25 BOLT
26 TRANSFER BAR
34 27 CYLINDER STOP
15 28 TRIGGER
29 HAMMER ASSEMBLY
30 HAND
33
31 SIDE PLATE
32 YOKE SCREW ASSEMBLY
33 SIDE PLATE SCREW

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EXPLODED VIEW (856 HAMMERLESS) PART LIST
1 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 33 SIDE PLATE SCREW
8
2 CYLINDER DISTANCE BUSHING 34 MAIN SPRING ASSEMBY
9 10
3 CENTER PIN 35 HAND SPRING
4 CENTER PIN SPRING 36 HAND PIN
11 39 5 EXTRACTOR SPRING 37 TRIGGER SPRING ASSEMBLY
6 12 6 EXTRACTOR ROD COLLAR 38 BOLT SPRING
7 YOKE 39 SIGHT
5 7
8 FRONT LATCH 40 SIGHT PIN
4 40 9 FRONT LATCH SPRING
3 13
22 10 EXTRACTOR ROD
2
14
1 11 EXTRACTOR ROD SPRING
21 23

20
12 FRONT LATCH PIN
13 PLUNGER SPRING
14 CYLINDER STOP PLUNGER
27 15 GRIP PIN
19
16 RUBBER GRIP
17
17 FIRING PIN
29
18
26
18 FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN
19 FIRING PIN SPRING
28 20 THUMB PIECE
30
21 THUMB PIECE SCREW
25
31
22 FRAME
38 32 23 BARREL
25 BOLT
37
36
35
26 TRANSFER BAR
27 CYLINDER STOP
28 TRIGGER
33
33
29 HAMMER ASSEMBLY
30 HAND
34 31 SIDE PLATE
32 YOKE SCREW ASSEMBLY

16
15

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EXPLODED VIEW (856UL HAMMERLESS) PART LIST
1 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 32 YOKE SCREW ASSEMBLY
8
2 CYLINDER DISTANCE BUSHING 33 SIDE PLATE SCREW
9 10
3 CENTER PIN 34 MAIN SPRING ASSEMBY
4 CENTER PIN SPRING 35 HAND SPRING
11 39 5 EXTRACTOR SPRING 36 HAND PIN
6 12 6 EXTRACTOR ROD COLLAR 37 TRIGGER SPRING ASSEMBLY
7 YOKE 38 BOLT SPRING
5 7
8 FRONT LATCH 39 SIGHT
4 40 9 FRONT LATCH SPRING 40 SIGHT PIN
3 13
22 10 EXTRACTOR ROD
2
14
1 11 EXTRACTOR ROD SPRING
21 23

20
12 FRONT LATCH PIN
13 PLUNGER SPRING
24 14 CYLINDER STOP PLUNGER
27 15 GRIP PIN
19
16 RUBBER GRIP
17
17 FIRING PIN
29
18
26
18 FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN
19 FIRING PIN SPRING
28 20 THUMB PIECE
30
21 THUMB PIECE SCREW
25
31
22 FRAME
38 32 23 BARREL
24 THREADED INSERT
37
36
35
25 BOLT
26 TRANSFER BAR
27 CYLINDER STOP
33
33
28 TRIGGER
29 HAMMER ASSEMBLY
34 30 HAND
31 SIDE PLATE

16
15

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TAURUS SERVICE PARTS
Should your firearm require adjustment or repair contact our Customer Care department at 800-327-3776. Firearms require periodic maintenance, inspection, adjustment and repair. If your revolver has a
malfunction, be safe. Stop firing, “clear” and unload the revolver and take it to a qualified gunsmith. Before
Please follow these suggestions to expedite service in the United States to return any firearm to us for
shooting it again, contact our Customer Care department if you have any questions.
adjustment or repair.
If water, sand, or other foreign matter gets in your revolver, field strip it (see page 20) and thoroughly clean
1. Federal law permits you to return your firearm to the manufacturer for service via common carriers.
it. Failure to keep your firearm clean and in proper working order can be dangerous.
However, state and local firearms laws vary greatly; you should consult your local prosecuting attorney
regarding any restrictive laws in your jurisdiction regarding your shipment or receipt of firearms. With the Our Customer Care department maintains a full stock of replacement parts for current Taurus firearms.
above in mind, it is strongly recommended that any firearm sent to us for repair be sent through a federally Even though most gunsmiths have the knowledge, training and ability to make the necessary repairs to
licensed dealer. your firearm, the skill and workmanship of any particular gunsmith is totally beyond our control. Should
your firearm require service, return it to our Customer Care department.
2. All firearms must be shipped to us prepaid. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT COLLECT SHIPMENTS.
Remember, unauthorized adjustments or parts replacement can void your warranty. If you choose to have
3. Warranty Service: If your product is covered under the Taurus® Limited Lifetime Warranty (https://
someone else do the required work, the purchaser and/or installer of parts must accept full responsibility
warranty.taurususa.com ) or was manufactured prior to January 1, 2017, you must contact Taurus to receive
for the correct adjustment and function of the firearm.
warranty service. You may contact Taurus by calling 800-327-3776, logging onto https://taurususa.com,
or in writing: Taurus, Attn: Warranty Service, 100 Taurus Way, Bainbridge, GA 39817. Please include a
description of the claimed defect, along with your name, address, telephone number, model and serial
number of your firearm, proof of purchase, and date of purchase.

4. FIREARMS MUST BE SHIPPED UNLOADED. Double check the chambers of your firearm before
shipping. If firearms are sent to Taurus in a loaded condition, we are required by law to notify the
Federal authorities.

5. DO NOT include telescopic sights, custom grips, holsters, or other accessories with any firearm shipped
to us.

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 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY IMPARTED BY STATE LAW WILL BE LIMITED
TO ONE (1) YEAR.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above-limitation may
not apply to you.

ANY AND ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED
UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.

Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

Taurus will not be responsible for:

1. Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling, unauthorized adjustments or modifications.

2. Use of defective or improper ammunition, reloaded ammunition, corrosion, neglect, abuse, ordinary
TAURUS® LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY wear and tear or unreasonable use.
Taurus hereby provides the following LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY, to the original purchaser of
3. Criminal misuse, negligence or use under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
the enclosed Taurus® firearm subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. THIS IS THE ONLY
WARRANTY EXTENDED BY TAURUS COVERING THIS FIREARM. How do you obtain warranty service?
The warranty becomes effective only if activated by the original purchaser within thirty (30) days of
What does the warranty cover and what is its duration?
the purchase date by registering online at: https://warranty.taurususa.com or by calling Taurus at
Taurus warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed firearm was made free of defects in material,
800-327-3776.
function, and workmanship. Taurus promises to remedy any defect in material, function or workmanship for
the entire time that the original purchaser owns the firearm. This warranty covers the firearm’s finish, grips, You must contact Taurus to receive warranty service. You may contact Taurus by calling 800-327-3776,
magazines, sights or accessories for the first year. Any claims of defect related to lasers must be directed logging onto https://taurususa.com, or in writing: Taurus, Attn: Warranty Service, 100 Taurus Way,
to the manufacturer of the laser. This warranty terminates automatically upon the transfer of this firearm to Bainbridge, GA 39817. Please include a description of the claimed defect, along with your name, address,
any individual or entity other than the original purchaser. telephone number, model and serial number of your firearm, proof of purchase, and date of purchase.

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IMPORTANT
DO NOT DISCARD
KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH THE FIREARM
UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP.

TAURUS ARMAS, S.A.

Av. São Borja, 2181 – Prédio A
São Leopoldo/Fazenda São Borja
Rio Grande do Sul
93.035-411
Brasil

TAURUS INTERNATIONAL
MANUFACTURING, INC.
100 Taurus Way
Bainbridge, GA 39817
Telephone: 1-800-327-3776

TAURUSUSA.COM
TAURUS.COM.BR

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