The Colt Anaconda (ANACONDA-BP8WTS) is a large-frame .44 Magnum double-action and single-action revolver built on the redesigned 2021 Anaconda platform, delivering an 8-inch blued vent rib barrel, drilled and tapped steel frame, linear leaf spring action, and Hogue finger-grooved grips in a commanding package purpose-built for hunting, silhouette competition, and serious big-bore revolver collectors.
Key Features
- Part Number: ANACONDA-BP8WTS
- UPC: 098289005526
- Caliber: .44 Magnum, also accepts .44 Special
- Action: Double-action and single-action
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Barrel Length: 8 inches, full-length ventilated rib
- Barrel Finish: Blued
- Frame: Steel, drilled and tapped for optics mounting
- Frame Finish: Blued
- Cylinder: 6-shot, blued
- Hammer: Exposed, large target-style
- Grips: Hogue finger-grooved rubber
- Sights: Red ramp front, fully adjustable rear with windage and elevation
- Twist Rate: 1:20, left-hand, 6 grooves
- Overall Length: 15 inches
- Weight: 59 oz
- Country of Manufacture: USA
- MSRP: 1,699.00
Special Features
- The redesigned 2021 Anaconda platform uses an oversized Python-derived action with a linear leaf spring in place of the coil spring found in most modern revolvers, producing the non-stacking, smooth double-action pull that made the Python one of the most respected revolver actions ever produced, now scaled up to handle the sustained pressures of full-power .44 Magnum loads
- The drilled and tapped frame provides a direct optic mounting platform without requiring additional machining or adapter plates, allowing hunters and precision shooters to mount a red dot or long eye relief scope directly to the frame for extended-range accuracy
- The fully adjustable rear sight and interchangeable front sight are swapped with a simple Allen key, giving the shooter the ability to change sight inserts for different lighting conditions or swap the entire rear unit for a more specialized target or hunting configuration without tools beyond a hex wrench
- The full-length ventilated rib barrel adds a straight sighting plane the full length of the 8-inch barrel and provides ventilation channels that reduce heat mirage distortion during extended shooting sessions, a meaningful advantage in silhouette competition or long range hunting scenarios
- Hogue finger-grooved overmolded rubber grips absorb and redistribute energy generated by full-power .44 Magnum loads across the entire shooting hand, reducing fatigue and discomfort during extended shooting sessions without the sharp edge contact that can result from wood or hard polymer grips
Practical Benefits
- The 8-inch barrel length and 59-ounce steel frame make the ANACONDA-BP8WTS an outstanding hunting revolver for deer, hog, and large game at handgun distances, where the extended sight radius, stable platform weight, and .44 Magnum power combine for consistent, ethical shots in the field
- The drilled and tapped frame and adjustable sights make this the natural Anaconda choice for metallic silhouette competitors who need a heavy, accurate revolver capable of knocking steel ram and buffalo targets at 50 to 200 meters
- The blued finish gives the 8-inch Anaconda a classic, traditional revolver aesthetic that distinguishes it from the stainless versions in the current Anaconda lineup and makes it a natural addition to blued revolver collections alongside the Colt Python
- .44 Special compatibility provides a lighter, softer-shooting practice and plinking option without requiring a different firearm, extending the practical versatility of the platform at the range
The Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum (ANACONDA-BP8WTS) is a proven platform for big-game hunters, silhouette competitors, and serious revolver collectors who want an 8-inch blued .44 Magnum built on the legendary Anaconda action with Python-derived smoothness and factory optics readiness delivered in a single capable package.
| MANUFACTURER | COLT |
| MODEL | ANACONDA |
| CALIBER | 44 MAGNUM |
| TYPE | REVOLVER |