Desert Eagle | Hand Cannon

Origin Story

The Desert Eagle | Hand Cannon, released on July 1, 2014, as part of Operation Breakout, is a distinctive pistol skin from The Cobblestone Collection. Its design features brass components with an acid patina, drawing inspiration from antique brass cannons. This unique aesthetic gives the weapon a historical and rugged appearance. The skin's visual appeal lies in its detailed texture and the subtle interplay of brass and patinated surfaces.

Drop Chance

Desert Eagle | Hand Cannon is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. It has appeared across 10 tournament packages, most recently the ESL One Katowice 2015 Cobblestone Souvenir Package, Krakow 2017 Cobblestone Souvenir Package, and MLG Columbus 2016 Cobblestone Souvenir Package.


Souvenir Packages are awarded to viewers watching live Major matches on the corresponding map, not opened from cases, so Valve doesn't publish per-skin drop odds. Each package contains one item from The Cobblestone Collection, with rarity tiers drawn on a weighted system that heavily favors common grades, meaning Restricted skins like Hand Cannon are a small fraction of total package contents. There is 1 other Restricted skin in the collection competing for the same drop slot. New copies only enter the market when a recipient chooses to open their package, so supply trickles in over time even after the tournament ends.

Skin Condition

Float range 0.01 to 0.7. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New ($729.24): The metallic surface of the Desert Eagle is pristine, showcasing its original luster.
• Minimal Wear ($536.87): Slight signs of use may appear, but the overall metallic sheen remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($554.00): The metal begins to show noticeable darkening and a reduction in color saturation.
• Well-Worn ($598.15): The patina effect becomes more pronounced, with significant darkening across the weapon's surface.
• Battle-Scarred ($552.83): The Desert Eagle appears heavily weathered, with extensive darkening and loss of original metallic vibrancy.

Model

Hand Cannon uses the legacy Desert Eagle model, introduced with Operation Breakout on July 1, 2014. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Desert Eagle | Hand Cannon is exclusively available as a Souvenir item, originally distributed in special packages during past CS:GO Major tournaments. These packages, such as the Atlanta 2017 Cobblestone Souvenir Package and the ESL One Cologne 2014 Cobblestone Souvenir Package, were awarded to viewers watching live matches. Since these tournaments have concluded, new souvenir packages are no longer being distributed. Consequently, players today acquire this skin by purchasing existing copies from other players on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

Desert Eagle | Hand Cannon ranges from $552.83 (Battle-Scarred) to $729.24 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $554.00.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $611.92. The all-time median is $24.49. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has brass parts that have been given an acid patina inspired by antique brass cannons. The brass parts of the pistol are an aged gold color, with dark green and brown acid patina effects. The top slide of the Desert Eagle is the most prominent part of the weapon during gameplay.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.63 / 5
Votes: 4

Sticker Compatibility

The Desert Eagle | Hand Cannon's Patina finish provides a unique canvas for sticker applications. Due to its metallic sheen, stickers with a reflective or holographic finish can complement the weapon's appearance. The design's relative simplicity ensures that applied stickers remain distinct and do not become muddled by the underlying pattern.