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Taurus Armas S.A. (previously known as Forjas Taurus S.A.) is a Brazilian manufacturing conglomerate based in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.Founded in 1939 as a tool and die forging plant, [2] the company now consists of Taurus Armas, its firearm division, as well as other divisions focusing on metals manufacturing, plastics, body armor, helmets and civil construction.
Much like Smith & Wesson revolvers, Model 85s can come equipped with exposed, "bobbed" (850), or shrouded (851) hammers. However, there are a number of significant internal differences between the Taurus 85 and similar Smith & Wesson revolvers. [2] Because of these differences, Taurus has been able to keep costs relatively low.
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Gward revolver: KMW "Wifama".38 Special: 6 Poland: 1990 High Standard .22 revolver: High Standard Manufacturing Company.22 Short.22 Long.22 Long Rifle: 6 United States: 1955–1980s Iver Johnson Safety Automatic: Iver Johnson.32 S&W.38 S&W: 6 United States: 1894–1895 (1st model) 1896–1908 (2nd model) 1909–1941 (3rd model) IOF .22 revolver
From the side, a stout pin was inserted into the cartridge above the cap. The gun's hammer pushed the pin into the cap and set off the primer. A revolver using this method had a cylinder with chambers that were bored completely through with a slight channel where the pin rested. [25] This type of cylinder was first patented in France in 1854. [26]
However, certain revolvers, such as the Taurus Judge and Charter Arms revolvers, can be fitted with accessory rails. [29] An advertisement for Iver Johnson revolvers claimed they were safe enough for children to handle. Revolvers most commonly have 6 chambers, hence the common names of "six-gun" or "six-shooter". [30]
Although not originally designed for handguns, several rifle and shotgun cartridges have also been chambered in a number of large handguns, primarily in revolvers like the Phelps Heritage revolver, Century Arms revolver, Thompson/Centre Contender break-open pistol, Magnum Research BFR, and the Pfeifer Zeliska revolvers. These include:
The Raging Bull has a dual-locking design built on a heavy frame, allowing the revolver to easily fire extremely powerful loads. Because of the powerful nature of these handguns, the Raging Bull has a ported barrel and a cushioned rubber grip to mitigate harsh recoil. As of 2024, it is the most powerful revolver line ever offered by Taurus.