The Desert Eagle is a gas-operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in large Magnum revolver cartridges, produced jointly by Magnum Research in the US and IMI in Israel. Its rotating bolt, borrowed from rifle operating systems, handles the extreme pressures of Magnum pistol cartridges. The .44 Magnum variant was the first production chambering and remains iconic. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .44 Magnum Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1983, USA Weight: 62.4 oz Overall length: 10.75" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Collecting