Description
There's a reason snake guns get people talking, and the Anaconda in .45 Long Colt is a great example of Colt doing what Colt does best. This one wears the full 8-inch vent rib barrel, giving you a sight radius that makes precise work at the range feel almost unfair. The whole revolver, from the frame to the cylinder to that big barrel, is forged stainless steel, so it shrugs off weather and holds up to years of steady use while looking sharp doing it.
Why the .45 Colt Anaconda Is Such a Pleasant Shooter
Here's the part a lot of folks appreciate once they get one in hand. The Anaconda was originally built around .44 Magnum, so chambering that same heavy frame in .45 Long Colt gives you a big-bore revolver with recoil that stays friendly. All that stainless up front soaks up muzzle rise, and the Hogue OverMolded rubber grip fills the hand and takes the sting out of longer range sessions. It's the kind of gun you can shoot all afternoon and still be grinning at the end.
Built on the Modern Anaconda Action
This is current production, built on the redesigned action Colt introduced with the new Python, just scaled up. The linear leaf spring trigger gives you a double action pull that stays consistent without stacking at the end, and the single action break is clean and light. Up top you get a red ramp front sight paired with an adjustable rear, so whether you're running mild cowboy-style loads or stouter hunting ammo, you can zero it to hit where you're looking.
A Range Day and Field Companion
At 15 inches overall, this is a full-size revolver with real presence, and that 8-inch tube earns its keep on steel plates, paper at distance, or in the field where velocity and accuracy matter. Six rounds of .45 Colt in a gun this well made covers a lot of ground, from serious target work to simply owning a piece of the snake gun legacy that will outlast all of us.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Colt
- Model: Anaconda
- Manufacturer Part Number: ANACONDA-SP8RTS-45C
- UPC: 098289005557
- Caliber: .45 Long Colt
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Action: Double / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 8 inches, vent rib
- Overall Length: 15 inches
- Frame Material: Forged Stainless Steel
- Finish: Stainless
- Grips: Hogue OverMolded Rubber
- Front Sight: Red Ramp
- Rear Sight: Adjustable
What’s Included
- Colt Anaconda revolver with Hogue OverMolded rubber grip installed
- Hard pistol case
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Colt Anaconda new production or an original from the 90s?
This is a new production Anaconda from Colt's current lineup, not a vintage piece. It's built on the redesigned action Colt rolled out with the modern Python, scaled up for big-bore cartridges, with a linear leaf spring trigger that pulls smoothly without stacking. You get classic snake gun looks with modern manufacturing behind it.
How does the .45 Long Colt Anaconda compare to the .44 Magnum version for recoil?
It's noticeably softer. The Anaconda frame was designed around .44 Magnum, so standard .45 Colt loads feel mild in a gun this heavy. Between the all-stainless build, the 8-inch barrel out front, and the rubber Hogue grip, this is one of the most comfortable big-bore revolvers you can spend a full range day with.
Can I mount an optic on the Colt Anaconda 8 inch?
Yes, the modern Anaconda comes drilled and tapped under the rear sight, so you can add a scope or red dot mount made for the new Python and Anaconda pattern. Out of the box, the adjustable rear sight and red ramp front work great on their own and let you zero for whatever load you're shooting.
Will this revolver also fire .45 ACP?
No, this Anaconda is chambered strictly for .45 Long Colt and the cylinder isn't cut for moon clips. Stick with quality factory .45 Colt ammunition loaded to standard pressure specs. The good news is .45 Colt is widely available in everything from soft target loads to heavier hunting offerings.




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