From humble beginnings as a small tool manufacturer in Porto Alegre, Brazil over 60 years ago, Forjas Taurus (translation: Taurus Forge) has become a diversified, international company and one of the largest small arms manufacturers in the world.
The company produced its first revolver in 1941. The gun combined elements from several manufacturers of that day, including Colt, Smith & Wesson and certain Spanish brands.
The most significant milestone for Taurus came in 1982. This is when the Brazil management decided to ""take the bull by the horns"" by opening an affiliated company, Taurus, in Miami, Florida. Two slow years followed and it was not until 1984, when Taurus made the announcement that was to have a tremendous impact on the entire industry. Taurus became the first company to offer its customers an unqualified lifetime repair policy. Only recently has this policy been matched. The U. S. subsidiary has posted record years ever since.