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| − | The Anaconda was remarkable for two reasons when it was introduced in 1990. The first point is that it marked Colt returning to manufacturing a large frame double-action revolver since the [[Colt New Service]] was discontinued in 1945. The other point was the Anaconda was the first 44 Magnum revolver to be manufactured by Colt in it's history. A latecomer to the 44 Magnum the Anaconda initially had some teething problems, but a redesign of the barrel fixes it and it gained a reputation for one of the most accurate mass produced 44 Magnum revolvers on the market. The revolver was only available in stainless steel. Though the mass production of the Anaconda ended in 1999 the model was still available through the company's custom shop until 2003. | + | The Anaconda was remarkable for two reasons when it was introduced in 1990. The first point is that it marked Colt returning to manufacturing a large frame double-action revolver since the [[Colt New Service]] was discontinued in 1945. The other point was the Anaconda was the first 44 Magnum revolver to be manufactured by Colt in it's history. A latecomer to the 44 Magnum the Anaconda initially had some teething problems, but a redesign of the barrel fixes it and it gained a reputation for one of the most accurate mass produced 44 Magnum revolvers on the market. The revolver was only available in stainless steel. Though the mass production of the Anaconda ended in 1999 the model was still available through the company's custom shop until 2003. On 22 March 2021 Colt announced the re-introduction of the Anaconda. Like the 2020 Python the 2021 Anaconda has a slightly larger frame than the original and a more simplified action designed to withstand the stress of magnum loads to a greater degree. |
[[Image:Colt Anaconda HQ.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Colt Anaconda with 6" barrel and Pachmayr grips - .44 Magnum]] | [[Image:Colt Anaconda HQ.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Colt Anaconda with 6" barrel and Pachmayr grips - .44 Magnum]] | ||
Revision as of 00:49, 25 March 2021
The Anaconda was remarkable for two reasons when it was introduced in 1990. The first point is that it marked Colt returning to manufacturing a large frame double-action revolver since the Colt New Service was discontinued in 1945. The other point was the Anaconda was the first 44 Magnum revolver to be manufactured by Colt in it's history. A latecomer to the 44 Magnum the Anaconda initially had some teething problems, but a redesign of the barrel fixes it and it gained a reputation for one of the most accurate mass produced 44 Magnum revolvers on the market. The revolver was only available in stainless steel. Though the mass production of the Anaconda ended in 1999 the model was still available through the company's custom shop until 2003. On 22 March 2021 Colt announced the re-introduction of the Anaconda. Like the 2020 Python the 2021 Anaconda has a slightly larger frame than the original and a more simplified action designed to withstand the stress of magnum loads to a greater degree.
Specifications
(1990–1999, 2021 - Present)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .45 Long Colt
- Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg), 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg), 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)
- Length: 9.6 in (24.4 cm), 11.6 in (29.5 cm), 13.6 in (34.5 cm)
- Barrel length: 4 in (10.2 cm), 6 in (15.3 cm), 8 in (20.3 cm)
- Capacity: 6-round cylinder
- Fire Modes: DA/SA
The Colt Anaconda is used by the following actors in the following movies and video games:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator II: The Mutation | Richard Lynch | Hawk Hawkins | 8-inch barrel | 1991 |
| Kuffs | Leon Rippy | Kane | 1992 | |
| Dobermann | Antoine Basler | Moustique | 8" barrel and pearl grips | 1997 |
| Bad Boys II | Jordi Mollà | Johnny Tapia | 2003 | |
| Alone in the Dark | Christian Slater | Edward Carnby | 2005 | |
| Street Kings | gangster | 2008 | ||
| Observe and Report | Seth Rogen | Ronnie Barnhardt | 2009 | |
| Hunt to Kill | Gil Bellows | Banks | 6" barrel | 2010 |
| Emilie Ullerup | Dominika | |||
| Gary Daniels | Jensen | |||
| The A-Team | thug | 2010 | ||
| Catch .44 | Bruce Willis | Mel | 2011 | |
| Mad Max: Fury Road | Hugh Keays-Byrne | Immortan Joe | 2015 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stand | Jeremy Jones | Poke Freeman | "Pocket Savior" S01E02 | 2020 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Referred as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project IGI: I'm Going In | "Colt Anaconda" | 2000 | ||
| The World Is Not Enough | "Mustang .44" | fitted with 2x zoom scope | 2000 | |
| Global Operations | "Anaconda" | can be fitted with scope | 2002 | |
| IGI 2: Covert Strike | "Magnum" | 2003 | ||
| Serious Sam 2 | "Dual Colts" | S&W-style cylinder release, laser | akimbo | 2005 |
| Boiling Point: Road to Hell | "Revolver" | 2005 | ||
| Cross Fire | "Anaconda" | 2007 | ||
| Counter-Strike Online | "Anaconda" | .50 AE and 7 rounds | 2008 | |
| Saints Row 2 | ".44 Shepherd" | 2008 | ||
| Xenus 2: White Gold | 2008 | |||
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | ".44 Magnum" | sometimes blued | used by LTG Shepard | 2009 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | ".44 Magnum" | 2011 | ||
| Jagged Alliance: Back in Action | "Barracuda" | nickel with custom grips | 2011 | |
| The War Z | "Colt Anaconda" | 2012 | ||
| Ravaged | 2012 | |||
| State of Decay | "River Snake" | Scope | 2013 | |
| Shadow Warrior 2 | "Devolver Anaconda" | 2016 |
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.