This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Colt govt 9mm luger rail gun stainless steel 5in 9rd rosewood. Aug 09, 2017 blue book of guns, firearms appraisals. It was just a short paragraph in the form of an editors note by john amber, the renowned editor of the book for many years. Why colt will never build another python the truth about.
The anaconda is capable of inflicting massive amounts of damage, in fact, being the only weapon that can take out the t. I happen to have the one example that colt screwed up and made it right, anaconda with six inch barrel, the timing is perfect. Please keep blue book, just answer, and me in mind should you. It went back to colt for a new set of grips when the original set came apart after a few. Anaconda, 45 lc, 6 inch barrel, stainless steel, in correct blue colt box with paper. Colt revolvers anaconda for sale guns international. The values in this book have been updated and reflect current market conditions. The anaconda is obtained only by jill valentine, and only if barry is killed. Introduced in 1990, the colt anaconda is a large frame doubleaction revolver featuring a full. Colt boxes for handguns usually fit a single firearm.
Wilson is the only uptodate, condensed reference that provides you with the most recent colt serialization, providing dates of manufacture on most colt firearms. Because this revolver was not listed in the blue book of gun values, i called them of which i obtained information that very few come to market and their records indicated a new never shot with. It lists and describes colt firearms manufactured between 18362017. Model mm3060 sn mm28267 everything is in really good condition. Say a snake name after colt and you really grab peoples attention. Actually there are several variations of the anaconda and prices differ among them. With 304 pages packed with information on every aspect of pythonology, it includes the following. Seven serpents the history of colt s snake guns is the only reference book ever published exclusively on colt s snake guns. The colt python revolver is considered by many to be about the most attractive firearm ever made. Blue book value on colt anaconda am looking at a colt anaconda, 45 cal.
Since colt discontinued production of all revolvers save the model p 1873, prices of all their recent double actions and oddments of others have become almost absurdly high, and they change hourly. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. What would a nickel plated colt anaconda 44 mag be worth this weapon is in excellent condition. In 1942 colt discontinued its large frame double action revolver, the new service. According to the blue book of gun values, fjested, there were of these fine revolvers manufactured only in 1990. Army military model 1st contract colt model 1900 u. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. You can find a colt 1911 box for sale, storage cases for the colt trooper doubleaction, or containers for colt singleaction revolvers. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire.
It came in a soft case in realtree camo marked in yellow embroidery with team colt realtree. These guns are an unusual variant sometimes referred to as a combat python, and are priced similarly to later factory 3 in. Hello all, with the recent passing of my uncle, a lot of the things that him and my other uncle had in the house have come up for sale. Colt s python, king of the seven serpents is the followup to gurney browns highly successful book seven serpents, the history of colt s snake guns. Army military model 2nd contract colt model 1902 sporting pistol colt model 1902 military pistol colt model 1903 pocket pistol colt model. This was an anaconda fitted with a redfield eer 2 12 7x scope, and finished in realtree gray camouflage finish. Please give me some details on the gun and its value.
The colt python was first introduced in 1955 as colt s topoftheline model. The anaconda was only manufactured as a production gun from 1990 through 1999 and then as a limited colt custom shop offering for a few years afterward, which is a shame because the anaconda was. If you just go on shooting it there probably wont be any further loss of value, so i would advise you to continue shooting and enjoying this very nice pistol. Like new in hard case available for purchase at our online store the colt anaconda, introduced in 1990, is a large frame doubleaction revolver fea. Colt python value in 2018 the leading glock forum and.
Told him i carry my 4 inch anaconda all the time in the hills here as my back up for bears. The anaconda was a stainless steel revolver based on the proven king cobra revolver design, using a transfer bar ignition. The first mention of the colt python i have found in print was in the 1956 edition of the gun digest annual in an article about new revolvers by major general julian hatcher, one of the very top gun writers of the day. Seven serpents the history of colts snake guns by gurney brown. Because this revolver was not listed in the blue book of gun values, i called them of which i obtained information that very few come to market and. Serialization charts allow year of manufacture to be determined on most snake guns. Limitedspecial editions production totals are included as well as a thorough. If you enjoyed blue book of gun values steve fjestads article in the september 2015 issue of american rifleman, snake venom epidemic paralyzes colt collectors, then this book belongs. The original anaconda safety and instruction manual is in the slot on the inside lid, appears to have never been removed and is in excellent condition. Steve, thank you for the positive feedback on the question about the anaconda. I need a favor from any of you that have the latest blue book of gun values pricing on the following.
According to the blue book of gun values there were of these fine revolvers manufactured only in 1990. I went twice to a shooting range in the park ave armory, which then got closed down because of poor ventilation. Is complete with plastic box, cardboard picture cover sheath and numbers match to the revolver. The colt anaconda high powered revolver was the companys response to other manufacturers successful production runs of largebore revolvers chambered for the. The 10 digit isbn is 1936120720 and the digit isbn is 9781936120727. Colt python serial number tables guncollectorsclub. Mar 29, 2018 the first mention of the colt python i have found in print was in the 1956 edition of the gun digest annual in an article about new revolvers by major general julian hatcher, one of the very top gun writers of the day. All information compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database and photo percentage grading system is ed 2012 by blue book publications, inc. Introduced in 1990, the colt anaconda is a large frame doubleaction revolver featuring a full length underbarrel ejectionrod lug and six round cylinder, designed and produced by the colt s manufacturing company.
The blue book pocket guide for colt dates of manufacture by r. When first introduced in 1990, the anaconda came built on colt s new aa frame. One between 1992 and 1995 that has had 100 or less rounds fired is going to fetch the most money. All seven of colts snake guns are represented and chapters include. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale ebay. The title of this book is seven serpents and it was written by gurney brown. Seven serpents the history of colts snake guns gun. This colt anaconda legacy edition was made in 1995 and is chambered for. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one. But if it were the said 8 inch royal blue, it would be nice to have it with the factory edition leupold 2x scope found in the python hunter models.
Also accompanying is the orig owners manual and a form letter from colt. Kid thought i was nuts to pack around such a valuable gun. It was published by blue book publications and has a total of 344 pages in the book. When you cock the hammer back it smacks of quality, the cylinder turns over like the main journal in an automobile engine block. Army military model 2nd contract colt model 1902 sporting pistol colt model 1902 military pistol colt model 1903 pocket pistol colt model 1903 hammerless. Please keep blue book, just answer, and me in mind should you have any future firearmsrelated questions. I know they have increased in value since i bought mine in the 1990s. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing.
More than 275 highres digital color images depict almost all the variations, barrel lengths. Apr 27, 2011 showing and shooting a gorgeous 4 colt python. Although the recoil can be startling to some shooters, the special grip design and heavy barrel and frame weight make it one of the most comfortable. Blue book publications seven serpents the history of colts snake. Blue book publications seven serpents the history of colts snake guns by gurney brown. Do not have a blue book and was hoping that perhaps someone could give me range of value for such gun. Our second whats it worth entrycourtesy of the blue book of gun.
By john taffin colt was the first firearms manufacturer to produce a workable and practical revolver, the single action patterson of 1836. Seven serpents the history of colt s snake guns is the only reference book ever published exclusively on colt. Browse all new and used colt revolvers anaconda for sale and buy with. What is a colt anaconda 44 magnum in good condition worth.
The pictures look good and the seller says its practically mint. Replacing the colt python as barrys weapon of choice in the resident evil remake, the colt anaconda is the larger cousin of the python, with an identical design resized for the. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. Also accompanying is a small aluminum plate apparently intended to be attached to the lid which is embossed colt anaconda first edition 44 magnum. I know the blue book does have some mistakes but is very accurate overall and put others to. What would a nickel plated colt anaconda 44 mag be worth. This auction is for an original colt anaconda case outer sleeve and paper work. Colt python 6 blue, letter prefix sn, late 70s date9092% and colt python 6 nickel, letter prefix sn, late 70s, 8081 date 9597% times just get stupider stupider. Colt anaconda, 97861704505, please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free. In 1995 i bought a used made in 1981 colt python 357 magnum, blue steel with a 6. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. Colt would not build another large frame model until 1990, when it introduced the colt anaconda. A colt pony is worth whatever people are willing to pay. The gun comes in the original blue plastic colt case which exhibits very little evidence of use and is in excellent condition.
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