The Anaconda is nothing more then an enlarged King Cobra action.
The cylinder locking bolt is powered by a formed wire spring.
Check the bolt for free movement by pushing it down level with the frame and releasing it.
Then check for proper operation. As the trigger is pulled or the hammer is cocked the bolt should move downward into the frame, then pop up with a clean "snap".
It should pop back up fairly soon after the cylinder begins to rotate and is designed to "ride" on the cylinder for most of it's operation.
When the cylinder rotates to the next chamber, the bolt should drop easily into the cylinder locking notch.
If the bolt is not engaged with the cylinder locking notch with the action at rest and the cylinder can be rotated, the bolt or the spring is fouled, damaged, or installed incorrectly.
Same thing if the bolt is failing to lock into the notch when the action is operated.
First check with the side plate screw is to install it and see if it is stripped.
If it is, buy a new screw and check it to see if it tightens properly.
If the frame is stripped, the proper repair is to return the gun to Colt for a factory repair.
They may fit an over size screw or install a Heli-coil insert.
