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Taurus Taurus Defender 856 .38 Special 2-inch TORO

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Taurus 856 TORO (Taurus Optics Ready Option): milled cylinder crane for micro red dot mounting on a snub-nose revolver.

Type: Revolver

Action: Double-Action

Caliber: .38 Special +P

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 2023, Brazil

Weight: 22.3 oz

Overall length: 6.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Concealed Carry