IMI Desert Eagle Mark I .44 Rem Magnum, 6 in Barrel, Silver Finish, Made in Israel, SAO Gas-Operated
This IMI Desert Eagle Mark I stands out as a classic .44 Rem Magnum variant with a 6-inch barrel and integral rib, built in Israel and import-marked by Magnum Research. It features the gas-operated, rotating-bolt system that defines the platform, a silver-finished steel construction, and original IMI grips. The barrel assembly bears the distinctive .41/.44 Magnum legend and IMI marking, and it comes with one .44 Magnum magazine stamped ".44" and "3-91."
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The barrel, slide, and frame show light scratching from previous handling and use. The pistol appears to have been decently maintained.
What's Included
- IMI Desert Eagle Mark I .44 Rem Magnum pistol
- One 8-round steel .44 Desert Eagle magazine with numbered witness holes; base stamped ".44" and "3-91"
The Mark I series pairs a single-action trigger with a gas-operated system and a rotating multi-lug bolt, delivering the well-known Desert Eagle operating design in .44 Rem Magnum. This example retains the ambidextrous, slide-mounted manual safety and a spurred external hammer for positive control.
The 6-inch barrel features an integral rib with a fixed blade front sight, matched to a square-notch rear in a dovetail. The left side of the barrel assembly is marked "DESERT EAGLE – .41/.44 MAGNUM PISTOL – ISRAEL MILITARY INDUSTRIES LTD (I.M.I)," reflecting the convertible .41/.44 slide legend specific to this configuration.
Construction is all-steel with a silver finish on the frame and slide, complemented by black textured grips with IMI medallion inserts. Capacity is 8+1 with the included .44 Magnum magazine, which has numbered witness holes and a baseplate stamped ".44" and "3-91."
Import and origin markings include "MAGNUM RESEARCH INC. MINNEAPOLIS MINN. – MADE IN ISRAEL," confirming Israeli manufacture with U.S. import. The combination of Mark I features, Israeli production, and original markings gives this pistol strong appeal to Desert Eagle enthusiasts and collectors.