Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this desirable pump-action rifle package today for a penny-start auction; this is a Taurus Thunderbolt Model C38.
According to the owner, this example remains in "NEW OLD STOCK" condition, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Taurus
Model: Thunderbolt Model C38 (Colt Lightning Reproduction / SKU: 3-357261)
Serial: BT5885X (Barrel Assembly Stamped "BT5885")
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special (.38 SPL / .357 MAG)
Finish: High-Polish Factory Blued Steel Finish
Barrel Length: 26" Round Steel Barrel with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Optics/Sights: German Silver Blade Front Sight & Step-Elevator Adjustable Buckhorn Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Hardwood Straight-Grip Stock & Checkered Forend with Crescent Steel Buttplate
Action: Slide-Action / Pump-Action Rifle with Exposed Hammer & Dust Cover
Markings: Barrel left stamped "MADE IN BRAZIL - TAURUS - MODEL C38 / .38 SPL / .357 MAG". Frame right below loading gate stamped serial "BT5885X". Frame underside stamped "TAURUS INT. MFG. / MIAMI, FL. - USA" with Taurus emblem. Receiver top/barrel extension stamped "BT5885". Factory box end label marked "3-357261", "BT5885X", "THUNDERBOLT Rifle Blue 38/357 26'' bbl".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Patterned after the iconic Colt Lightning slide-action repeater of the late 19th century, the Taurus Thunderbolt Model C38 brings fast-cycling pump-action performance to cowboy action shooting enthusiasts and traditional rifle collectors. Engineered with an authentic dust cover, exposed hammer, and full-length tubular magazine, the Thunderbolt delivers incredible rate-of-fire capability paired with classic frontier aesthetics. Because the Model C38 series has been discontinued by Taurus for years, complete examples chambered in the versatile .357 Magnum / .38 Special cartridge with the full-length 26-inch barrel have grown increasingly sought after.
This exact rifle, serial number BT5885X, was manufactured in Brazil by Forjas Taurus and imported via Miami, Florida. Chambered in .357 Magnum / .38 Special, it features the long 26-inch round blued steel barrel, 14-round tubular magazine capacity, high-polish factory blued finish, German silver blade front sight, step-elevator buckhorn rear sight, and smooth hardwood furniture with a grooved/checkered pump forend and steel crescent buttplate. It comes remarkably complete in its original factory outer cardboard box with matching serialized end label. Exhibiting gorgeous rich bluing coverage, a mirror-bright bore, and smooth pump-action mechanics, this complete Taurus Thunderbolt Model C38 package is an exceptional find for cowboy action shooters or lever/pump rifle collectors.
Contents:
Model: Thunderbolt Model C38 (Colt Lightning Reproduction / SKU: 3-357261)
Serial: BT5885X (Barrel Assembly Stamped "BT5885")
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special (.38 SPL / .357 MAG)
Finish: High-Polish Factory Blued Steel Finish
Barrel Length: 26" Round Steel Barrel with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Optics/Sights: German Silver Blade Front Sight & Step-Elevator Adjustable Buckhorn Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Hardwood Straight-Grip Stock & Checkered Forend with Crescent Steel Buttplate
Action: Slide-Action / Pump-Action Rifle with Exposed Hammer & Dust Cover
Markings: Barrel left stamped "MADE IN BRAZIL - TAURUS - MODEL C38 / .38 SPL / .357 MAG". Frame right below loading gate stamped serial "BT5885X". Frame underside stamped "TAURUS INT. MFG. / MIAMI, FL. - USA" with Taurus emblem. Receiver top/barrel extension stamped "BT5885". Factory box end label marked "3-357261", "BT5885X", "THUNDERBOLT Rifle Blue 38/357 26'' bbl".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Patterned after the iconic Colt Lightning slide-action repeater of the late 19th century, the Taurus Thunderbolt Model C38 brings fast-cycling pump-action performance to cowboy action shooting enthusiasts and traditional rifle collectors. Engineered with an authentic dust cover, exposed hammer, and full-length tubular magazine, the Thunderbolt delivers incredible rate-of-fire capability paired with classic frontier aesthetics. Because the Model C38 series has been discontinued by Taurus for years, complete examples chambered in the versatile .357 Magnum / .38 Special cartridge with the full-length 26-inch barrel have grown increasingly sought after.
This exact rifle, serial number BT5885X, was manufactured in Brazil by Forjas Taurus and imported via Miami, Florida. Chambered in .357 Magnum / .38 Special, it features the long 26-inch round blued steel barrel, 14-round tubular magazine capacity, high-polish factory blued finish, German silver blade front sight, step-elevator buckhorn rear sight, and smooth hardwood furniture with a grooved/checkered pump forend and steel crescent buttplate. It comes remarkably complete in its original factory outer cardboard box with matching serialized end label. Exhibiting gorgeous rich bluing coverage, a mirror-bright bore, and smooth pump-action mechanics, this complete Taurus Thunderbolt Model C38 package is an exceptional find for cowboy action shooters or lever/pump rifle collectors.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-original box with matching end label and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1201797969 |
BidPrice: |
49 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
49 |
