Colt Trooper mk. V, KingCobra, Anaconda (USA)

Colt AnacondaColt Anaconda The Colt Anaconda
is a large-caliber revolver with a double-action trigger mechanism, produced from 1990 to 1999 by Colt's Manufacturing Company. The Anaconda is similar to the Colt Cobra, but has a reinforced frame and cylinder to accommodate more powerful cartridges such as the .44 Magnum and .45 Colt. Due to its heavy weight, the use of the Colt Anaconda as a service weapon was considered inappropriate; The revolver is mainly used for hunting and sport[1].

Development

Built on a reinforced frame, the Colt Anaconda was designed to compete with existing .44 Magnum models such as the Smith & Wesson Model 29, Ruger Redhawk, Ruger Blackhawk, and Dan Wesson Firearms revolvers. en]. Considering that many of these models had been on the market for 35 years, the Colt Anaconda's arrival in the big-bore pistol market was overdue.[2] Unlike most other pistols developed in the 1980s and 1990s, the Anaconda was never made of blued high-carbon steel—only stainless. The first models had poor accuracy, but after the barrel was modified, the Anaconda began to be considered one of the most accurate .44 Magnum revolvers[2][3]. The Colt Anaconda is intended primarily for shooting sports enthusiasts and hunters, as it is too large for law enforcement and complex for concealed carry.[1] Colt officially ceased production of the Colt Anaconda and many other double-action revolvers in October 1999, but some models were available to order until 2001.[1]

Development

Built on a new and heavier 'MM' frame, the Anaconda was brought out to compete with .44 Magnum contemporaries such as the Smith & Wesson Model 29, the Sturm, Ruger & Co. Redhawk and Blackhawk, and the Dan Wesson Firearms Model 44. Considering that many of these models had been marketed and sold for fully 35 years upon its introduction, the Anaconda was a very late entry into the large-bore handgun market. Unlike most other pistols introduced in the 1980s and 1990s, the Anaconda was never offered with a carbon steel blued finish, but was available only in stainless steel. When originally introduced Anacondas were plagued with poor accuracy, but changes to the barrels quickly corrected the problems to the point that Colt billed its new pistol as among the most accurate .44 Magnum revolvers in production. Anaconda revolvers were primarily marketed for sport enthusiast shooters and hunters, as they are too large for law enforcement general duty use or concealed-carry, although made-to-order limited production versions of the gun continued to be available from the Colt custom gun shop until approximately 2003.

Description

The Colt Anaconda was originally chambered in .44 Magnum, but in 1993 it was also offered in .45 Colt. Its design and finish are reminiscent of the Colt King Cobra, and the ventilated barrel is reminiscent of the Colt Python revolver.[2] The revolvers had a four-, six-, or eight-inch barrel. The handle was made of neoprene with corrugation. Large trigger and trigger mechanism (trigger mechanism). The sights are open with a red front sight insert and a fully adjustable white rear sight[2][3]. Some models were supplied from the factory prepared for the installation of an optical sight. To reduce recoil, some models were also equipped with a muzzle brake[3]. The trigger of these models is of the highest quality. The heavy, durable design also helps absorb recoil, reducing stress and allowing for relatively easy shooting.[2][3]

Features

Originally chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge, in 1993 the Anaconda began to be offered in .45 Colt cartridge as well. Its fit and finish resembled an upsized King Cobra married to a ventilated-rib barrel reminiscent of the Python's. Initially marketed with a satin brushed stainless finish, a highly polished mirror-like option known as “Ultimate Stainless” was cataloged for a time through the Colt Custom Shop. Anacondas came equipped with four, six, or eight inch barrels, neoprene synthetic rubber finger-grooved combat-style grips with nickel colored 'Rampant Colt' medallions, large target type hammers and triggers, as well as with a front and fully white outline rear . Some models were factory drilled and tapped for telescopic sight mounting, while others were shipped with recoil reducing Mag-na-ported barrels. The trigger actions on these guns are rated as very high-quality, and the heavy-duty solid construction and weight tends to absorb recoil, making the Anaconda relatively easy to shoot with heavy loads.

Kodiak

Introduced in 1993, the Kodiak was similar to the Anaconda in that it was constructed entirely of stainless steel, but offered the additional features of a recoil-reducing factory magna-ported barrel and unfluted cylinder.

There were 2000 Kodiaks made as a special run of Anacondas, breaking away from their long history of naming revolvers after snakes. A special run of 1000 King Cobras was made about the same time, having the same Magna-Ported barrel and unfluted cylinder and were called the Grizzly. There was an uncataloged 5″ barrel version of the Anaconda, with reportedly less than 150 made. These 5″ versions command very high prices when they are encountered. Additionally, Colt made an extremely low number of 4″ barrel Anacondas chambered in .45 Colt. This ultra-rare variation commands a premium price when encountered as well.

Notes

1. ↑ 123
   [world.guns.ru/handguns/hg83-e.htm “Colt mk. V revolvers: Trooper, KingCobra, Anaconda (USA)”] World Guns Web site. Accessed November 26, 2008.
2. ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 Taffin, John
   [w[www.sixguns.com/range/anaconda.htm Colt's Biggest Snake, the Anaconda]Sixguns.com. Retrieved November 26, 2008. [w[www.webcitation.org/6AYy0uce4 Archived from the original on September 10, 2012]
3. ↑ 1 2 3 4
   [w[www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/Anaconda.asp Anaconda]unavailable link -
   history
   ). Colts Mfg.. Retrieved November 26, 2008. [w[web.archive.org/20070113131234/www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/Anaconda.asp Archived from the original on January 13, 2007]

Excerpt describing Colt Anaconda

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Colt M1900 (1900)

Main article: Colt M1900

Colt's first self-loading pistol. Like most of the company's other pistols, it was created by designer John Moses Browning. Caliber 9 mm (.38 ACP), development began in 1895, in production from 1900 until the beginning of 1903, a total of 4,274 units were manufactured. It was tested in the US Army: in 1898 (even before the start of mass production), and in 1900. In both competitions, Colt's competitors were the German Mauser C-96 and the Austrian Steyr-Mannlicher M1894, compared with which the M1900 showed slightly better results.

Used during the Philippine-American War.

Colt M1902 (1902)

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Colt M1903 Pocket Hammer (1903)

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matching Colt M1908 Browning M1906

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Main article: Colt M1911

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Colt Double Eagle

Main article: Colt Double Eagle

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