Colt Anaconda Revolver (1990)
The Colt Anaconda followed the famous Colt Python into existence, going with a larger cartridge and ending up as one of the most accurate of revolvers ever made.
The Colt Anaconda mimicked the Python to a large degree. The frame was enclosed for extra rigidness and held the firing pin as well as all major internal working components including the cylinder . The fluted cylinder held six cartridges of .44 Magnum (or .44 Special) and swung out to the left for extracting/reloading. A spring-loaded ejector arm ahead of the cylinder allowed for clearing each chamber. The chamber then was reloaded and set back within the frame. The trigger was integrated into the frame design and protected by a ring. The pistol grip sat aft of the trigger and was ergonomically shaped to the hand, completed with grooved black neoprene synthetic rubber. The hammer spur protruded a short distance from the rear of the frame and within reach of the thumb for actuation. The barrel was fitted ahead of the cylinder and seen with a ventilated rib, just as in the Colt Python. Adjustable open iron sights were noted at the rear of the frame and aft of the muzzle and optics were optional for accurized shooting. The revolver was of "double-action" in its design, meaning that the pull of the trigger managed the cocking (and release) of the hammer for successive shots, allowing some level of impressive "repeating" fire to be reached until all chambers were spent. Barrels were offered in 4-, 6- and 8-inch lengths. Interestingly, the Anaconda was only available in the aforementioned satin stainless steel finish. The Colt logo is clearly found on the rubber grips and on the left side of the frame. Detailed model info is imprinted along the barrel.
In 1993, Colt unveiled one other distinct Anaconda form, this chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge and available in 6- or 8-inch barrel lengths. A camouflaged variant Anaconda variant was also produced with an 8-inch barrel intended for hunting. The Colt Kodiak was also brought online in 1993 and sported a factory-installed recoil reducer, unfluted cylinder and stainless steel finish. These were very limited edition guns. Colt officially discontinued the Anaconda series in 1999.
Users have loved their time with the Colt Anacondas, citing the iron sights as quite responsive and the firing action to be smooth and of high quality - specifically for hunting and target shooting. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Colt Anaconda
Revolver
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Colts Manufacturing Company Hartford - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1990
Overall Length: 330mm (12.99in)
Barrel Length: 152.00mm (5.98in)
Weight (Empty): 3.75lbs (1.70kg)
Cartridge: .44 Special; .44 Magnum; .45 Colt
Action: Double-Action; Repeating
Feed: 6-shot rotating cylinder
Rate-of-Fire: 6 rounds per minute
Sights: Adjustable Open Sights
Variants:
Anaconda - Base Series Designation
Kodiak - Appearing in 1993 as special edition form of the Anaconda; completed in stainless steel; unfluted cylinder; ported barrel for recoil reduction.
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