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Older Taurus Model 94 .22LR 6 shot Revolver ?????

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#1 ·
Hello all,

I am new to this site and would like to see if anyone here has more info on a revolver i just bought...

It is a much older Model 94, blued 4", 6 shot .22LR revolver.

Taurus website does not recognize the serial number via their online lookup tool.

Also, the logo on frame and grip is not one I've ever seen before.
The Bull looks really different, more like a cow.
Like the one on the box in this pic http://www.williamlarkinmoore.com/images/IMG_5622_1040x780.JPG

I was wondering what years these revolvers were produced with these logos...
Serial number is just 5 numbers in length 6####.

Any help or any advice steering me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

My apologies if this was posted in the incorrect forum.
 
#3 ·
That is a cool old pistol, with a cow logo no less. If I ever see one of those for sale it's mine!

Keep us posted with what you learn about it, and a range report.
 
#5 ·
You did well. Welcome to the forum.
 
#6 ·
Welcome to TA from Wyoming!

I only found this info...

The Model 94 was introduced in 1973. It had a 6-round cylinder and was available in only one barrel length (6 inches). It had a micrometer adjustable rear sight, and could be blued or nickel-plated, with wooden grips.

Coop

EDIT - I see yours is a 4" model... interesting.
 
#7 ·
Thanks to all for the welcomes and input.

I called Taurus CS and they were unable to help with any info...
since my gun was imported by INT in Miami.

The most they can guestimate is that it is a 25-30 year old gun.

The pic I posted is not my actual gun, just used that pic as it was the only one I could find of the "cow' logo. :)
Please see pics of my gun below...

I think I have to find a Blue Book of Gun Values somewhere to get a better idea of when Taurus guns with this logo were manufactured.

Not much info available on the web regarding these....

Thanks again to all!

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#8 ·
Good looking wheel gun. The Bull looks like a Polled Hereford Bull. Polled Bulls have no horns, maybe the original founder of Taurus raised them, and used them for a logo. It makes me curious to know more.
Looks like it may have a recessed cylinder.
 
#10 ·
Jake3501 said:
Good looking wheel gun. The Bull looks like a Polled Hereford Bull. Polled Bulls have no horns, maybe the original founder of Taurus raised them, and used them for a logo. It makes me curious to know more.
Looks like it may have a recessed cylinder.
Thanks! I initially bought it just for my son to shoot 22LR, but am growing fonder of the older unique gun.
Interesting info about the Bull. I figured someone that worked at Taurus would possess some more knowledge/history on the matter, but it wasn't so.
Cylinder is recessed- Some who fancy older revolvers like this...
Thanks for pointing it out to me... I didn't even notice.
 
#12 ·
I'll bet that is one sweet shooting accurate 22, very close resemblence to the S & W version.
 
#14 ·
Denny44 said:
That does seem like an older Taurus. I have one with a 4" barrel and adjustable rear site that I bought in 1977. Mine has the horned bull on the grips. My serial # is 86###. It seems yours would be older still.
Thanks so much for sharing the serial info...
Mine starts with 69###, so now we at least know it was man. prior to 1977...
So most probably closer to 35+ years old.
 
#15 ·
Jake3501 said:
I'll bet that is one sweet shooting accurate 22, very close resemblence to the S & W version.
I've only test fired for function thus far.
6 very smooth shots in a small group, but at very close distance of 5yds.
I think it most resembles the S&W model 34, but not sure.
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#17 ·
I have an older Model 94, that belonged to my mother in law.
Except for the recessed chambers, this one is like yours.
My grips are not as pretty as yours, and my serial number is 625xx.
I was first aware of this gun in the mid 70's.
She lived alone in Jacksonville, FL, and it was her protection.
I am so glad to see another one (or two), are still around.
The grip logo is identical to yours.
 
#18 ·
concrete said:
.....The most they can guestimate is that it is a 25-30 year old gun......

I think I have to find a Blue Book of Gun Values somewhere to get a better idea of when Taurus guns with this logo were manufactured.

Not much info available on the web regarding these....

Thanks again to all!
Another source would be old copies of Gun Digest, mainly for the pictures.

Steelheart
 
#19 ·
mrjan said:
I have an older Model 94, that belonged to my mother in law.
Except for the recessed chambers, this one is like yours.
My grips are not as pretty as yours, and my serial number is 625xx.
I was first aware of this gun in the mid 70's.
She lived alone in Jacksonville, FL, and it was her protection.
I am so glad to see another one (or two), are still around.
The grip logo is identical to yours.
Very cool!!
Thanks for the input.
Seems yours is older than mine... My serial is 69XXX.

Shot it on Sunday, function was great, but was a bit upset with groupings at first.
Expected more from .22LR at 15yds.
Perhaps it is user error, and just need more practice with it.

Anyhow, the true judge (my son) will shoot next weekend.
If he doesn't take to it, I may have a really nice condition (minus some bluing wear on barrel) collector piece up for sale :)
 
#21 ·
I really can't imagine selling an older model 94 if I had one. Just a classic I would have to keep if it hasn't been shot out. Kind of like an old hound, might just keep it for company when it no longer wants to hunt. :)
 
#22 ·
concrete said:
Very cool!!
Thanks for the input.
Seems yours is older than mine... My serial is 69XXX.

Shot it on Sunday, function was great, but was a bit upset with groupings at first.
Expected more from .22LR at 15yds.
Perhaps it is user error, and just need more practice with it.

Anyhow, the true judge (my son) will shoot next weekend.
If he doesn't take to it, I may have a really nice condition (minus some bluing wear on barrel) collector piece up for sale :)
I Shot this one a few years back, and I was not too accurate with.But that was probably me, more than the .22.
I will keep this one in the safe, for the next generation.
 
#24 ·
My first post. I was looking for information on a mod.94 Taurus and ran across your post. Mine is identical to yours. Very reminiscent of the model 31 S&W (32 cal.). I used to own one of those, too. My ser.# is 67***. Very good feel but, like another reader, hard to pull trigger when thumb cocked. 4" barrel. Hereford bull head (not polled has horns). Recessed cylinder, adjustable rear sight. Int. dist., Miami Fla. Reads Forjas Taurus on one side of barrel, 22LR on other side of barrel. Grips read BraSil and receiver reads BraZil. Any more help would be appreciated. Thanks.