Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX CA Approved .44 Magnum, Polished Chrome, 6" Barrel
This California-roster Desert Eagle Mark XIX pairs Magnum Research’s iconic gas-operated, rotating-bolt design with a factory polished-chrome finish and custom U.S. flag grips. Chambered in .44 Magnum and equipped with a 6-inch fluted barrel and integral Picatinny rail, it delivers the signature Desert Eagle look and feel in a hard-to-find CA-compliant package.
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 – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Light scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Magnum Research factory polymer carry case
- Owner’s manual DVD
- Factory paperwork
- .44 Magnum Desert Eagle tune-up spring kit
- Disassembly tool
- Two 8-round steel magazines
The polished-chrome finish covers the slide, frame, and barrel, giving this pistol a striking mirror-bright appearance that contrasts cleanly with the aftermarket “We the People” grip panels. The grips feature a full U.S. flag motif and provide a textured surface for positive control.
Like all Mark XIX variants, this pistol uses Magnum Research’s gas-operated system with a rotating bolt—technology rarely found in handguns. The setup helps manage .44 Magnum recoil while maintaining reliable cycling.
The 6-inch carbon-steel barrel is fluted to reduce weight and includes a two-slot Picatinny rail for optics. Owners can convert the platform to .50 AE or .357 Magnum with caliber-change kits (not included), adding flexibility for different applications.
Bright orange fiber-optic front and fully adjustable rear sights allow rapid target acquisition and precise zeroing. Ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker levers, a firing-pin safety, and a hammer intercept notch round out the safety suite.