IMI Desert Eagle Mark I .44 Magnum, 6-inch, Made in Israel with 3 Magazines and 1988 Paperwork
This IMI-made Desert Eagle Mark I in .44 Magnum pairs the classic 6-inch fixed steel barrel with the original gas-operated, rotating multi-lug bolt system that defined the platform. Made in Israel and import-marked by Magnum Research, it comes with three factory IMI magazines and period-correct paperwork dated February 1, 1988. The bore is excellent, and the pistol retains its dark matte finish and hallmark Mark I features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 3x 8-round factory IMI Desert Eagle .44 Magnum steel magazines; baseplates stamped '1-85 44' with numbered witness holes
- Magnum Research Desert Eagle Pistol Operator's Manual (.357/.44 Magnum)
- Magnum Research parts & accessories order sheet dated February 1, 1988 and related documents
Built in Israel by IMI, this Mark I Desert Eagle features the original gas-operated system with a rotating multi-lug bolt and a fixed 6-inch steel barrel in .44 Rem Magnum. The dark matte finish complements the pistol’s purposeful lines and early-production configuration.
Controls include ambidextrous slide-mounted teardrop safety levers with red fire indicator dots, a left-side magazine release, and a left-side slide catch with a narrow single-step shelf. It uses an external spur hammer and rear slide grasping serrations only, consistent with Mark I features.
The top barrel rib is narrow and un-slotted. Sights are fixed iron, with a ramped front blade and square-notch rear for a crisp sight picture appropriate to the platform’s design.
Markings include “MAGNUM RESEARCH INC., MINNEAPOLIS MINN., MADE IN ISRAEL,” underscoring its IMI manufacture and U.S. import path. Period-correct provenance comes from the included Magnum Research operator’s manual and an accessories/order sheet dated February 1, 1988.
Textured black polymer grip panels with IMI medallions provide a secure hold. The pistol is chambered in .44 Rem Magnum with an 8+1 capacity and includes three factory IMI 8-round magazines with baseplates stamped “1-85 44.”