Colt Anaconda SS in .44mag

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I have the opportunity to buy a mint Colt Ananconda in .44mag, but I am not sure what it is worth. The revolver shot 250 rnds and it comes with box and paper. What would a fair price?
 
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Moe123 said:
I have the opportunity to buy a mint Colt Ananconda in .44mag, but I am not sure what it is worth. The revolver shot 250 rnds and it comes with box and paper. What would a fair price?
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With original box serial numbered to gun, paperwork and in excellent condition (250 rounds is not mint) I would ask 1400 as the seller and offer 1000 as the buyer.
 
Condition & timing?

BC Mike said:
With original box serial numbered to gun, paperwork and in excellent condition (250 rounds is not mint) I would ask 1400 as the seller and offer 1000 as the buyer.
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This is sound advice IMHO......you did not mention condition, so as long as the condition of the Colt is good. And the timing is good.

I have one of these exact same revolvers with a six inch barrel.

With top end 44 special ammunition, I have shot nice ragged six shot groups, just under 2 inches, at 20 yards DA, from a standing, two hand hold stance, with the Anaconda.

I have a hard time discerning which revolver is my most accurate at 20-25 yards,
Colt Model 357 (38 spec ammo), S&W Model 624, Colt Anaconda (44 spec ammo).
 
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skeetgunner said:
Audi and Porche are just Volkswagons, but you pay more for them, its just brand recognition.
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Although I agree to this statement to some degree, I would have to say that the extra money you pay for an Audi will show in the finer details and luxury that is available in this car over the Volkswagon.

As for the Colt Anacondas and Pythons it's simply because they don't make them anymore.
 
Anaconda pricing

Anacondas are well over $1200.00 USD right now on must American auction sites. A starting price here might be $800 to $1200 CDN ,the bottom line will always be what you are willing to pay if you really want it!
I have 2 Pythons from the late 70s when these high end Colts were considered to be the "Cadillacs" of double action revolvers. I am still impressed with the silky smooth action and crisp trigger work. My suggestion make a fair offer on it, you have nothing to lose and may gain an awesome revolver.
Mark
 
I sold one on the exchange last year for 1150.00 shipped

I listed it at 1500.00 and bumped every week till she sold

Rick
 
justin1628 said:
Although I agree to this statement to some degree, I would have to say that the extra money you pay for an Audi will show in the finer details and luxury that is available in this car over the Volkswagon.

As for the Colt Anacondas and Pythons it's simply because they don't make them anymore.
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Judging by the DA trigger actions I personally experienced, that's not really that big of a deal....:D
 
Nickel

Who's kidding who?
Anaconda's were only stainless steel and short production makes them worth some serious cash. Way more than those highly over-rated H&K P7's and P8's.
I want one too in 44mag and I know where one is but the owner will not sell. He won't shoot it either but....
I wouldn't sell my factory original Nickel Python for less than C$2000.00. I am the orginal owner. I might sell my prohib Colt Diamondback for......
Anaconda for C$1200.00. Maybe....
 
peter2772000 said:
Out of curiosity, why do Colts always sell for more than the equivalent S&W's? The few times I've handled a Colt revolver, the trigger actions were sucky. What's with that? :confused:
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Read my prior post, Colt Model 357, made in 1954....alot of good factory workers then with a knack for quality work. The smooth, single action trigger pull, is like the proverbeal glass rod.

This revolver was the pre-cursor to the Python, same internals, great quality barrel without the vented rib, two tone blueing. Definitely a sleeper in my opinion. The accuracy of this old Colt is superb.

I am very happy with my Anaconda......it's built on a Mark V frame, this was the most product improved Colt revolver, that had the best DA pull then.

Perhaps the Colts you used, were lemons.

I also have a few S&W's too, by the way............:)
 
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NOTHING touches a python, The Anaconda uses the same DA trigger as the King Cobra, its nice, but no where near as good as a python.

Love the old colts, but pray nothing brakes, cause parts are HARD, VERY HARD to locate, especially for the Anaconda. If you plan to shoot sparingly, get it, but for a contant range gun, get a SW 629 (stainless, cheaper and easier to maintain and reapir)

:D
 
CRAZYLOCH said:
NOTHING touches a python, The Anaconda uses the same DA trigger as the King Cobra, its nice, but no where near as good as a python.

Love the old colts, but pray nothing brakes, cause parts are HARD, VERY HARD to locate, especially for the Anaconda. If you plan to shoot sparingly, get it, but for a contant range gun, get a SW 629 (stainless, cheaper and easier to maintain and reapir)

:D
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I agree and have a beautiful Python but there are good gunsmiths around who can scrounge or even fabricate many hard to find parts. I will say that there is a S&W model 29-2 in the EE complete with presentation box, and 2 holsters right now for $850. I wish someone would buy it before I break down myself. It's a Dirty Harry special with 8 & 3/8 barrel & shoulder rig. (I'm not connected to the sale except in an drooling envious way).
 
peter2772000 said:
Well then thank god that my experience is the exception rather than the rule. 'Cause I gotta tell ya, the triggers of the two Colts I cycled blew big-time!

I was starting to worry about the sanity of Colt fans;)
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Some just don't like the feel of the Colt trigger in DA mode. It is different than S&W. I like both.
 
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