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Colt Anaconda 1st Generation 44 Magnum Stainless 6” with Original Box, Manual
Guns International #: 102694423 Seller's Inventory #: 2404-0327
Category: Colt Revolvers - Anaconda - .44 Magnum Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Number of Active Listings: 54
Total Number of Listings: 1351
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Description:
The Colt Anaconda! A name that has grown in status over the many years since its introduction and discontinuance so as to be nearly legendary, similar to its smaller cousin the Python. The Anaconda is often considered the “holy grail” of .44 Magnum revolvers. Designed to best any .44 Magnum revolver produced at the time, production of the Anaconda began in 1990. It was essentially an upscaled King Cobra/Trooper Mark III and was never hand-fitted, unlike the Python. One of the Anaconda’s most recognizable features is its ventilated rib, though many Colt revolvers used this same feature. The second most notable feature is its size – the Anaconda was the largest revolver until the introduction of the Smith & Wesson X-frame series of revolvers. The record was previously held by the Colt New Service revolver. The Anaconda, like the Python, is known for its extreme accuracy. One reason for this was the use of what many Colt fans refer to as the “silver ball method”. A Colt trade secret, persons who were actually allowed to see it stated that a silvery ball made of an unknown material were pressed down the unassembled barrels bore by hand (using a tool of course), leaving the bore very shiny. Sadly, falling interest in revolvers and lowered demand for them on the market led to Colt ceasing production of all double action revolvers, even from the custom shop, in 2003. Fortunately, renewed interest in revolvers would result in Colt introducing a new generation of snake guns, starting with the Cobra in 2017, followed by the King Cobra in 2019, new Python in 2020, and newer Anaconda in 2021. A new Viper was just announced in 2024.
The first generation Anaconda shown here was produced in 1991. It comes with the original box and manual. It has a few signs of wear. The side plate exhibits minor streaks from where the cylinder release contacts the surface of the plate. There is a small dimple in the rib, which can be seen in photo number 15. The front face of the cylinder exhibits a fair amount of powder burns from use. One aspect of the original Anaconda that differentiates it from both older Colt revolvers as well as the newer Anaconda of 2021 is that the 1st Gens do not have what is usually referred to as the “Bank Vault Lock-Up”. Older Colt cylinders will lock up tightly the moment that the hammer is released. This was not true of the Trooper Mk III/Mk V based revolvers which have some play in the cylinder similar to their Smith & Wesson and Ruger counterparts. As such, it should be noted that this Anaconda has some of the usual play in the cylinder as well, and it is not “worn out” in any way. There is a light turn ring on the cylinder. In stark contrast, the bore is in superb shape with little evidence of moderate to heavy usage. It is visibly very clean and should provide stellar accuracy. It should be noted that the box is in good condition, although there is no external label. The box’s lower left hand corner is dinged but the rest of the box is in physically excellent shape.
Price: $1,575.00
Handgun Caliber: .44 Special, .44 S&W Russian, .44 Remington Magnum
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Model: Anaconda (1st Generation)
Serial Number: MM06358
Barrel Length: 6.0 inches (152 mm)
Bore: Rifled, 6 grooves, 1:20 inches (1 in 508 mm) LH twist
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection
Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Stainless steel
Barrel Type: Full-lug, Ribbed
Action: Colt MM frame, King Cobra/Trooper Mk III type action.
Triggers: Serrated target trigger, stainless steel.
Stock: Rubber grips with Colt Medallions (mfg. by Pachmayr for Colt)
Rib: Vent rib
Finish: Satin stainless
Weight: 3.0 lbs. 5.7 oz. unloaded.
Sights: Adjustable target rear, red ramp front, sight radius 7.875 inches (200 mm)
Manufacture Date: 1991
Case: Colt blue plastic box