Taurus produced its first handgun, a 38 Special, in 1941 and began exporting its revolvers to the U.S. market in 1968. They are still making them.
100-300 USD
50-300 usd
Anywhere from $50 to $300. It will depend on the model (there were seberal) and the condition. There is really not enough information to give you a better answer.
0-300 usd
Check with Taurus customer service through their website.
SPESCO was not the maker- they were the importer of firearms made outside the US. It is POSSIBLE that your .38 Special was one of the early guns made by Taurus in Brazil. Value of the early guns is fairly low- about $75-$100, depending on condition.
100-300 USD depending on specifics
No, a Taurus 38 Special cannot shoot 357 ammunition.
Yes. Shooting a lot will accelerate wear on the gun, but occasional use is OK.
Make, model, condition. We need all 3 factors.
25-75 USD
Frame and/or butt