Colt Anaconda - Educate Me Please...

precision_shooter · July 21, 2010, 12:09 PM

Educate me a little more on these wheel guns...

I have a line on one in what appears to be excellent condition (at least from the pics) for $1,050. This seems like a good deal but don't know much about the Anaconda's.

What are the strong points?
What are the weak points?

Anything in particular to look for when inspecting if I decide to purchase?

Thanks for the help

PS

laytonj1 · July 21, 2010, 12:23 PM

It's a Colt.
It ain't made anymore. It's good looking, strong, quality fit and finish.
It's built on the same basic modern lockwork as the King Cobra.
And it's expensive.
If you want something different from all the Ruger and S&W's out there then go for it.
Not aware of any weak points but I would give it the same pre inspection that I've give any other revolver before buying it.

Jim

precision_shooter · July 21, 2010, 12:55 PM

So, in your experience, is $1,050 a good asking price?

laytonj1 · July 21, 2010, 05:29 PM

Well, there is one at a local gun shop as we speak with a $699 price tag. It has an 8" barrel and no box or papers but does appear to be in really nice shape.

A 6" or 4" barrel would likely fetch more money, or one chambered in 45 Colt.
That said, unless it's unfired and "like new in box" I would say $800 to $900 would be tops, IMO. Although I have been known to pay a little too much for something I really want. Try offering a lower price, all they can say is no.

Jim

longranger · July 21, 2010, 06:01 PM

.44 Mag or .45 Colt ? 4" 5" 6" 8" ", 6" most common and in .44 Mag,5" rarest of all.Very good revolvers you can shoot whatever you want as strong as Ruger Redhawk,heavy loads will accelerate wear on any gun.The price is in the ball park,some go for more and some go for less.Everybody should at least have one exceptional revolver,most Colts fill that requirement quite nicely.

Rampant_Colt · July 21, 2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by precision_shooter

Educate me a little more on these wheel guns...

I have a line on one in what appears to be excellent condition (at least from the pics) for $1,050. This seems like a good deal but don't know much about the Anaconda's.

What are the strong points?
What are the weak points?

Anything in particular to look for when inspecting if I decide to purchase?

Thanks for the help

PS

I wouldn't let my Anaconda go for anything less than $1000..
If it's in mint condition, expect to pay upwards of $800 [look on gunsamerica or gunbroker.com for current prices]

Weak points:

I don't like the grip angle
harsh recoil with hot loads
no longer in production [ceased in 1999 or 2000]

Strong points:

low production numbers [i'm not sure if this is a good thing..]
excellent overall accuracy
good trigger pull using single and double-action
cylinder stages nicely [admittedly not as good as a S&W M29]

Check for top-strap flame cutting, cylinder play, and cylinder gap size. Any cylinder play will indicate a hard life of full-power magnum loads.

What a sweet revolver!

S&W Kinda Guy · July 21, 2010, 06:02 PM

I got mine around the start of this year for $800.00 I'd say its condition is anywhere from 90-95%

dreamweaver · July 21, 2010, 06:21 PM

see most going in the 800-1000+ range. i have the 8" factory ported and drilled and tapped for scope. i think the porting makes a difference with the 44 mag rounds. but don't shoot it in low light!

highvel · July 22, 2010, 06:40 PM

Love the Dancin Pony!

Fine revolver, like said before, great fit and finish excellent trigger on the 4" .44 I have.
Very accurate as well, I killed a decent buck at around 70 yards with mine.

July 21, 2010, 12:09 PM	#1
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	Colt Anaconda - Educate Me Please... Educate me a little more on these wheel guns... I have a line on one in what appears to be excellent condition (at least from the pics) for $1,050. This seems like a good deal but don't know much about the Anaconda's. What are the strong points? What are the weak points? Anything in particular to look for when inspecting if I decide to purchase? Thanks for the help PS __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

July 21, 2010, 12:55 PM	#3
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	So, in your experience, is $1,050 a good asking price? __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

July 21, 2010, 06:02 PM	#7
S&W Kinda Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 331	I got mine around the start of this year for $800.00 I'd say its condition is anywhere from 90-95% __________________ “If the Third World War is fought with nuclear weapons, the fourth will be fought with bows and arrows.”

July 21, 2010, 06:21 PM	#8
dreamweaver Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Posts: 713	see most going in the 800-1000+ range. i have the 8" factory ported and drilled and tapped for scope. i think the porting makes a difference with the 44 mag rounds. but don't shoot it in low light! __________________ http://takdriver.com/

July 22, 2010, 06:40 PM	#9
highvel Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2010 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 633	Love the Dancin Pony! Fine revolver, like said before, great fit and finish excellent trigger on the 4" .44 I have. Very accurate as well, I killed a decent buck at around 70 yards with mine. __________________ Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.--Mark Twain "I have opinions of my own 'strong opinions' but I don't always agree with them."--George Bush

July 21, 2010, 12:23 PM	#2
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	It's a Colt. It ain't made anymore. It's good looking, strong, quality fit and finish. It's built on the same basic modern lockwork as the King Cobra. And it's expensive. If you want something different from all the Ruger and S&W's out there then go for it. Not aware of any weak points but I would give it the same pre inspection that I've give any other revolver before buying it. Jim

July 21, 2010, 05:29 PM	#4
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Well, there is one at a local gun shop as we speak with a $699 price tag. It has an 8" barrel and no box or papers but does appear to be in really nice shape. A 6" or 4" barrel would likely fetch more money, or one chambered in 45 Colt. That said, unless it's unfired and "like new in box" I would say $800 to $900 would be tops, IMO. Although I have been known to pay a little too much for something I really want. Try offering a lower price, all they can say is no. Jim

July 21, 2010, 06:01 PM	#5
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 1,056	.44 Mag or .45 Colt ? 4" 5" 6" 8" ", 6" most common and in .44 Mag,5" rarest of all.Very good revolvers you can shoot whatever you want as strong as Ruger Redhawk,heavy loads will accelerate wear on any gun.The price is in the ball park,some go for more and some go for less.Everybody should at least have one exceptional revolver,most Colts fill that requirement quite nicely.