Someone tell me Colt is bringing back the Anaconda.
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shoebox1.1
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I had one as a kid and stupidly sold it before I knew anything about anything ( can you see me hitting myself?) ARRRGHHH!!! I think I paid 300-400 for it LNIB in 1993ish...
gotboostvr
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I can tell you anything you want to hear.
Whether or not it's true is a different question.
I think a pretty logical next step would be a large frame. They could get in the hunting market with a six shot 44/45 and a 8 shot 9/357.
Whether or not it's true is a different question.
I think a pretty logical next step would be a large frame. They could get in the hunting market with a six shot 44/45 and a 8 shot 9/357.
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Nope no Anaconda in the future. I have been proven wrong many times in my life though.
robhof
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Never could understand why anyone would want an 8 shot six shooter but that's just me.
Come to think of it I believe old Hopalong Cassidy had a couple dozen shooter.
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Around 2010 I had the opportunity to handle an Anaconda in 44 mag at a frequently visited gun shop. Having never handled a Colt before even I was amazed at the double action on that thing. It didn't look to have seen many rounds. They wanted $900. It sat in that gun case for six months. Someone else eventually got a nice iron.
I would think if S&W and Ruger large framed DA revolver sales are any indication of potential market share it may happen. Look at what is available now. We are definitely living in a golden age.
I would think if S&W and Ruger large framed DA revolver sales are any indication of potential market share it may happen. Look at what is available now. We are definitely living in a golden age.
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I have recently heard rumors of the return of the diamondback.
BobWright
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Many, many, years ago I had some correspondence with Colt urging them to re-introduce the New Service as a .44 Magnum, or at least .44 Special and .45 Colt, and maybe give it the same treatment as the Python.
Colt sort of told me I knew nothing about such things.
Bob Wright
Colt sort of told me I knew nothing about such things.
Bob Wright
hossfly
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My most prized gun is my Anaconda. Back in the day I shot several deer with it. It's a safe queen now. I do all my 44 shooting with a new 629. Not the place in my heart the Colt holds. Do have some timing annoyances with the Colt but there's no telling how my full house loads I've put through it
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That's why I quit shooting magnums out of my Python many years ago but not just for that reason I grew out of magnumitis after going crazy with a Super Blackhawk. The timing issue has supposedly been resolved in the new revolvers, only time will tell.
Wouldn't matter anyway as I would load a new Anaconda in 45 Colt to .45 Colt +P
357smallbore
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If they do bring it back. Bet it will resale for at least $1200.
No thank you. I'll stick with my Redhawk.
The new King Cobra is being sold for a ridiculous price of $750 or more.
No thank you.
I do regret very much selling my SS 6in King Cobra back in 99. Bout the stupidest thing I've done.
No thank you. I'll stick with my Redhawk.
The new King Cobra is being sold for a ridiculous price of $750 or more.
No thank you.
I do regret very much selling my SS 6in King Cobra back in 99. Bout the stupidest thing I've done.
I would like to see the Anaconda brought back also in both .44 mag and .45 Colt. If they do and are considering a 4" bbl version I would like to
see it in a 5" bbl. in that the 4" one would need to be 4.25" anyhow for the Canadians. I doubt it is a major consideration, currently, as think the
volume of sales would not be near what the medium and small frames generate. If and when Colt is better off financially I can see it maybe
happening.
see it in a 5" bbl. in that the 4" one would need to be 4.25" anyhow for the Canadians. I doubt it is a major consideration, currently, as think the
volume of sales would not be near what the medium and small frames generate. If and when Colt is better off financially I can see it maybe
happening.
CajunBass
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Well...for what it's worth, "some guy on the internet" told me they were going to.
Vern Humphrey
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Colt works hard at living up to their motto, "Clueless in Connecticut."
CraigC
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I wouldn't rule it out. Nobody expected a Python either.
Why not? MSRP on the Redhawk is over $1000 now.
An updated Colt New Service in 44 Special or 45 LC would make an outstanding self defense revolver. I don't have a picture of one of my New Service revolvers, but here is a vintage ad:
Compared to the monsters of today the Colt New Service was not a heavy weapon. Because of its low weight, it is an excellent belt gun, as it does not pull your pants off, even in 45 ACP or 45 LC. Both are excellent defensive cartridges, I prefer 45 LC as the heavier bullet is a comfort to me.
An updated Colt New Service would need a better grip frame, the original grip frame is not dimensioned for human hands. In my opinion, a thick front sight, half moon would be great. Original front sights are slightly thicker than a playing card. Combat shooting of the era was against round Bullseye targets and a thin blade would work well with a 6 O'C hold. The sight picture looks like a Popsicle. I think thin front sights are horrible in every other situation. The half moon sight would be snag free from a holster, and works great for a defensive weapon.
I do not like the delicacy of the original lock works, so I don't care how they are replaced, but I would want something more durable, and something that does not require factory training and years of experience to work on. Without Jerry Kuhnhausen's books, specially The Colt Double Action Revolvers: A Shop Manual, I would never have puzzled out the multiple surfaces of the Colt hand.The original mechanism is too complicated, gets out of time easily, and requires hand fitting, which only works well when there are plenty of trained gunsmiths around.
I do think the concept is great, a medium weight big bore revolver, fixed sights.
Compared to the monsters of today the Colt New Service was not a heavy weapon. Because of its low weight, it is an excellent belt gun, as it does not pull your pants off, even in 45 ACP or 45 LC. Both are excellent defensive cartridges, I prefer 45 LC as the heavier bullet is a comfort to me.
An updated Colt New Service would need a better grip frame, the original grip frame is not dimensioned for human hands. In my opinion, a thick front sight, half moon would be great. Original front sights are slightly thicker than a playing card. Combat shooting of the era was against round Bullseye targets and a thin blade would work well with a 6 O'C hold. The sight picture looks like a Popsicle. I think thin front sights are horrible in every other situation. The half moon sight would be snag free from a holster, and works great for a defensive weapon.
I do not like the delicacy of the original lock works, so I don't care how they are replaced, but I would want something more durable, and something that does not require factory training and years of experience to work on. Without Jerry Kuhnhausen's books, specially The Colt Double Action Revolvers: A Shop Manual, I would never have puzzled out the multiple surfaces of the Colt hand.The original mechanism is too complicated, gets out of time easily, and requires hand fitting, which only works well when there are plenty of trained gunsmiths around.
I do think the concept is great, a medium weight big bore revolver, fixed sights.
Vern Humphrey
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The New Service was actually the largest cartridge revolver Colt ever built (I'm not sure about the Anaconda. I got one in .45 Colt dirt cheap -- it had been reblued and aggressively buffed, blurring the markings. It also shot 18" high and a foot to the left. I trimmed the barrel to 5 1/2", mounted adjustable sights and put on Herrett grips. It's a handsome revolver and handles +P loads with aplomb. I'd LOVE to see an updated version -- and would pay the going price, whatever it was.
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WestKentucky
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Cobra, Cobra Target, Python... it’s either anaconda or a diamondback that’s next.
Maj Dad
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I do not like the delicacy of the original lock works, so I don't care how they are replaced, but I would want something more durable, and something that does not require factory training and years of experience to work on. Without Jerry Kuhnhausen's books, specially The Colt Double Action Revolvers: A Shop Manual, I would never have puzzled out the multiple surfaces of the Colt hand.The original mechanism is too complicated, gets out of time easily, and requires hand fitting, which only works well when there are plenty of trained gunsmiths around.
The new Python addresses these issues with new lock work according to the cover story article in a recent American Rifleman - reportedly similar to Smith's innards. Should be easily adaptable to a large frame follow on after they get into their groove...
The new Python addresses these issues with new lock work according to the cover story article in a recent American Rifleman - reportedly similar to Smith's innards. Should be easily adaptable to a large frame follow on after they get into their groove...
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