
Colt Anaconda MM3040DT Drilled & Tapped 4” Stainless 44 Mag DA/SA Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,413.99
LSB#: WY241106JS002
Make: Colt
Model: Anaconda MM3040DT Drilled and Tapped
Serial Number: AN03369
Year of Manufacture: 1998
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT ANACONDA / .44 MAGNUM”. The left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo. The crane cut and crane are both marked “AN03369”. The right side of the barrel is marked “DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER / COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A.” The front left trigger guard bow is marked with the Verified Proof. The ejector rod slot is marked “S”. The rear of the cylinder beneath the star is also marked “S”.
Barrel Length: 4” with Full length ventilated rib.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a red insert serrated ramped blade pinned to the ventilated rib. The rear sight is an outline square notch adjustable for windage and elevation. The top stap is drilled and tapped.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered rubber with finger grooves Hogue Rubber. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: The stainless steel is clean throughout with little to no wear. There is a turnline on the cylinder but its consistently thin and sharp all the way around. There is vague operation wear. There are a few minor marks on each side of the barrel. Other than that, this revolver is in Excellent shape all around. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. The timing is excellent. The Double action is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory hard plastic box / case with manual. The end label matches the revolver.
Our Assessment: Colt introduced the Anaconda built on a new, heavy “AA” frame to compete with the Ruger Redhawk and S&W Model 29 revolvers. Our impression is that this revolver probably offers a smoother double action pull than the Ruger and is more rugged than the S&W. This revolver is great for hunting and with its 4” barrel, it would be the perfect carry companion for those fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts who sometimes run across unfriendly brown bears. If you download to .44 Special, it will make informal shooting enjoyable and won’t ruin all the meat on smaller game. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
