The Desert Eagle .44 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel, gas-operated rotating bolt action, and stainless or black Melonite finish. The largest magnum semi-auto pistol in production. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .44 Magnum Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1979, Israel Weight: 72 oz Overall length: 10.75" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Silhouette, Collector