The Colt Anaconda is a .45 Colt revolver with a 4.25-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder, built on a stainless steel frame with a semi-polish finish. It has a double-action/single-action trigger, a red ramp front sight, and a fully adjustable target rear sight for windage and elevation. This unit is sold as a factory blemished gun. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Anaconda 
• Caliber: .45 Colt 
• Action: Double and Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.25 in 
• Weight: 42 oz 
• Material: Stainless Steel 
• Finish: Semi-Polish Stainless 
• Grips: Hogue OverMolded Rubber 
   

Detailed Features 

• Interchangeable red ramp front sight paired with a fully adjustable rear sight 
• Double-action/single-action trigger gives a choice of shooting styles 
• Hogue OverMolded rubber grips add cushioning against .45 Colt recoil 
• Factory blemished designation means a cosmetic flaw, not a functional one 
• Stainless steel frame and barrel resist corrosion over repeated use

The Anaconda name carries a lot of weight among revolver shooters, and this shorter 4.25-inch version gets picked for slightly quicker handling than the longer-barreled variants. Build quality draws steady praise, with owners calling out smooth double-action cycling and tight cylinder lockup.

In the hand, the Hogue grips are a common highlight for keeping the .45 Colt's recoil manageable, and the adjustable sights make range sessions straightforward. Some shooters note the revolver's overall heft, which they see as a tradeoff for the durability of the stainless build.

On value, buying a factory blemished Anaconda is popular with owners looking to save money on what is otherwise a full-price Colt revolver, since the blemish is typically cosmetic. Aftermarket grips and holsters for the Anaconda are widely available, though some accessories cost more than for more common revolver platforms.