IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII .44 Magnum Semi-Automatic Pistol, Matte Black, 6-Inch Barrel
This Israeli-made Desert Eagle Mark VII offers the classic gas-operated, rotating-bolt system that sets the platform apart from conventional semi-autos. Factory-built by Israel Military Industries and imported by Magnum Research in the early 1990s, it features a 6-inch polygonal-rifled barrel, dual-caliber .41/.44 Magnum markings, and a durable matte-black oxide finish. Collectors value these pre-1995 IMI guns for their build quality, pop-culture status, and limited U.S. availability.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII .44 Magnum pistol
- Two factory 8-round IMI steel magazines
The gas-operated, rotating-bolt action is uncommon in handguns and delivers reliable cycling with full-power .44 Magnum loads. The system also contributes to the Desert Eagle’s distinctive recoil impulse and robust build.
The polygonal-rifled, chrome-lined chambered barrel enhances velocity and simplifies cleaning, while the dual-caliber marking (.41/.44 Magnum) reflects the platform’s caliber-conversion capability.
Ambidextrous manual safety levers, an internal firing-pin safety, and a factory-adjustable single-action trigger give the shooter practical control features often sought in large-bore pistols.
Matte-black oxide finish on both frame and slide resists glare and wear. Forward-leaning rear serrations provide a positive grip for slide manipulation, even with gloved hands.
Textured black polymer grip panels with IMI logo medallions offer a solid hold, and the screw-adjustable rear sight pairs with a fixed ramp front blade for precise elevation and windage tuning.