Limited Edition Stainless Colt Kodiak .44 Magnum 6” DA/SA Revolver MFD 1993
SOLD FOR: $4,100.00
LSB#: LSB260429JR060
Make: Colt
Model: Kodiak
Serial Number: CKA1149
Year of Manufacture: 1993 / Modern
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver With Swing Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT KODIAK” / “—-44 MAGNUM—-” and a bear paw. The right side of the barrel is marked “–COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A.”. The left side plate is marked with a Rampant Colt. The left front trigger bow is marked with the Verified proof. The rear trigger bow is marked with an “R”. The crane and crane cut are marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 6” Ported, Vent-Rib with Full Underlug
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with an orange serrated insert pinned to the front of the rib. The rear sight is a fully adjustable white outlined square notch pinned to the topstrap. The topstrap and barrel rib have a matte finish for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece checkered Pachmayr rubber with inset Colt medallions, finger grooves, and a speedloader cutout. There are scattered scratches and scuffs along the smooth borders. There are no rips or chunks missing. The checkering is sharp. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Polished Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun’s polished stainless is visually strong. There are light scratches, scuffs, and handling marks throughout. The cylinder has a crisp turn line and bright spots at the front and rear. The action has light wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The lock-up on this revolver is solid, with light play when the trigger is depressed. The action functions correctly. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. This revolver has an exposed wide spur hammer and serrated trigger.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Blue Colt plastic box (not labelled with serial) and paperwork.
Our Assessment: The Colt Kodiak was introduced in 1993 as a limited-production big-bore revolver built on Colt’s large-frame Anaconda lineage. Chambered in .44 Magnum, the Kodiak was aimed at shooters who wanted a powerful stainless revolver suitable for hunting, field carry, and backcountry defense, while still retaining the premium fit and distinctive Colt styling associated with the company’s double action revolvers. The model is especially recognizable for its ported vent-rib barrel, full underlug, polished stainless finish, bear paw barrel marking, Pachmayr rubber stocks with Colt medallions, and limited-production status. Reported as one of approximately 2,000 produced, the Kodiak occupies an interesting place among Colt’s modern revolvers, sitting alongside other collectible Snake Gun-era and Anaconda-family variants while offering additional scarcity and visual distinction.
This Colt Kodiak is a limited-edition .44 Magnum single and double action revolver with a 6” ported vent-rib full-underlug barrel, polished stainless finish, adjustable white-outline rear sight, orange-insert ramp front sight, wide spur hammer, serrated trigger, and checkered Pachmayr rubber grips with inset Colt medallions. The revolver’s polished stainless surfaces remain visually strong with light scratches, scuffs, and handling marks throughout, along with a crisp cylinder turn line, bright spots at the front and rear of the cylinder, and light action wear. The grips rate in Fine condition with scattered scratches and scuffs along the smooth borders, sharp checkering, and no rips or missing chunks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 9.5 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, and the lockup is solid with light play when the trigger is depressed. This revolver should appeal strongly to Colt collectors, Kodiak and Anaconda enthusiasts, .44 Magnum revolver shooters, and buyers looking for a scarce 1993 limited-production Colt with its box and paperwork. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY