IMI Jericho 941 “Baby Desert Eagle” Full-Size Steel .40 S&W Semi-Auto Pistol – 4.43" Barrel, 12+1
Built by Israel Military Industries and imported by Magnum Research, this full-size Jericho 941 offers the robust all-steel construction, CZ-inspired inside-frame slide rails, and early polygonal rifling that helped make the Baby Desert Eagle name well known. Chambered in .40 S&W with a 12-round magazine, it blends proven Israeli engineering with features still appreciated by today’s shooters.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol presents minor handling marks, and the bore is bright and free of debris.
What’s Included
- One 12-round steel .40 S&W magazine with red follower and triangular “B” logo stamping
The Jericho 941 leverages an all-steel frame and slide to keep recoil soft, especially useful with the .40 S&W cartridge. Internal slide rails lower the bore axis, promoting fast follow-up shots and the consistent lock-up demanded by defensive and competition shooters alike.
Its 4.43 inch chrome-moly-vanadium barrel uses polygonal rifling and a 1:16 RH twist, an uncommon combination when these pistols first reached the U.S. market. The result is a smooth bore that cleans easily and supports solid accuracy.
The double-action/single-action trigger includes an over-travel stop screw, while an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker and firing-pin block add practical safety. Fixed sights—front blade and rear square-notch—offer a snag-free profile built for duty carry.
Original wrap-around polymer grips with the IMI emblem fill the hand and provide secure purchase without adding bulk. At roughly 39 ounces unloaded, the pistol balances naturally and soaks up recoil.
Marked “MAGNUM RESEARCH INC. MPLS MN USA,” this import exemplifies the early high-capacity .40 S&W pistols that broadened the U.S. market in the 1990s, making it a sound choice for shooters and collectors seeking a durable, distinctive sidearm.