Description
There's something about a blued Colt with walnut grips that stainless steel just can't match. This version of the Anaconda takes the modern production big-bore snake gun and dresses it the way a classic Colt should be dressed: a rich polished blue over a forged carbon steel frame, a matte top rib to knock down glare, and target walnut grips set off with gold Colt medallions. It's the kind of revolver people stop and look at when you set it on the counter.
What Makes This Anaconda Shoot as Good as It Looks
The current Anaconda is built around an oversized version of the Python action, and it shows in the trigger. The linear leaf-spring design gives you a double-action pull that stays consistent all the way through with no stacking at the end, and the single-action break is crisp enough for careful work at distance. Up top you get a red ramp front sight paired with a fully adjustable rear, so you can dial in your zero whether you're running light .44 Special plinking loads or full-house magnum hunting ammo. The 4.25 inch barrel is the sweet spot for a lot of folks, long enough to get real velocity out of the .44 Magnum but short enough to carry comfortably in a field holster.
A .44 Magnum Built for the Woods and the Bench
At 11.25 inches overall with a six-round cylinder, this is a proper large-frame magnum with the heft to soak up recoil and keep follow-up shots manageable. That makes it a natural pick for handgun hunting, backcountry carry where big animals are a concern, or just burning through a box of magnums at the range without getting beat up. The all-steel build and DA/SA operation give you flexibility the whole way, and the walnut and blue treatment means it earns a spot in the safe even on the days it doesn't leave the house. If you've been waiting for the new-production Anaconda to show up in traditional Colt trim, this is the one.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Colt
- Model: Anaconda
- MPN: ANACONDA-BP4WTS
- UPC: 098289005502
- Caliber: .44 Magnum
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Action: Double / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
- Overall Length: 11.25 inches
- Frame Material: Forged Carbon Steel
- Finish: Polished Blued with Matte Top Rib
- Grips: Target Walnut with Gold Colt Medallions
- Front Sight: Red Ramp
- Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable
What’s Included
- Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum revolver
- Colt hard case
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot .44 Special through the Colt Anaconda?
Yes. Like any revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, the Anaconda handles .44 Special just fine. It's a great way to get in cheaper, softer-shooting practice sessions, and the heavy all-steel frame makes Specials feel downright gentle.
How is the new Anaconda different from the original 1990s version?
The current production Anaconda was redesigned around an oversized version of the modern Python action. The biggest upgrade is the linear leaf-spring trigger system, which gives a smooth, non-stacking double-action pull that the older guns couldn't match. It keeps the classic Anaconda look while shooting noticeably better.
Is the 4.25 inch barrel long enough for hunting with this Anaconda?
It can get the job done at reasonable handgun hunting distances, though the 6 and 8 inch versions squeeze more velocity out of the .44 Magnum and give you a longer sight radius. Where the 4.25 inch really shines is as a woods carry and backup gun that balances well in a holster. The adjustable rear sight lets you zero it for whatever load you settle on.
Are the sights on this blued Anaconda adjustable?
Yes. It wears a red ramp front sight paired with a fully adjustable rear, so you can fine-tune both windage and elevation. That matters with a .44 Magnum since point of impact can shift quite a bit between light Special loads and heavy magnum hunting ammo.







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