The Colt Anaconda is a double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .44 Mag with a 4.25-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder. It has a blued finish with walnut grips and a gold medallion. The frame is blued steel with a classic large-frame revolver profile. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Anaconda 
• Caliber: .44 Mag 
• Action: Double Action / Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.25 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 4.25-inch barrel in blued finish 
• 6-round cylinder capacity 
• Walnut grips with gold medallion 
• Double-action and single-action trigger operation 
• Large-frame steel construction

Owners of the Anaconda treat it as a premium large-frame revolver with tight cylinder lockup and a trigger that improves with use. The blued finish draws consistent praise for depth and evenness, though some owners note it requires more care to maintain than a stainless variant.

The 4.25-inch barrel is the more compact of the available lengths, making the revolver easier to handle in the field while still giving enough sight radius for accurate shooting at typical handgun distances. Grip fit splits opinions: walnut panels feel substantial to most, but shooters with smaller hands sometimes swap them.

Value perception is mixed. The Anaconda sits at the higher end of production revolver pricing, and a handful of buyers feel the fit and finish should be even tighter at that price point. Most consider it a well-executed return of the nameplate and keep it long-term rather than reselling.