I just got this back from my gunsmith...cleaned and lubed and checked out. It is a New Old Stock Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum, PDT ( Ported, drilled & Tapped ). I love the 8" version & the fact that it has the factory porting. If any of you have ever shot one before, the porting helps keep your feet firmly planted on the floor. I bought this as a gift to myself to celebrate the results of the election.