Desert Eagle | Code RedFactory New$163.24Desert Eagle | Code Red
Moderate Demand2,352 listings−8% vs avg
Float pricingFN$163.24
SkinsMonkey$245.38 — site trade price
CS.Money$160.63 — site trade price
TradeIt$265.69 — site trade price
PirateSwap$240.26 — site trade price
Skinflow$163.08 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$228.56 — site trade price
DMarket$130.07 — exchange priceShow 5 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-7.9% over 30 daysTrend: -7.9% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $147.03 — the lowest it has been all month.
The Horizon Collection
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WW$36.40
CSFloat11% off. WW$36.62TradeIt10% off. 
FN$147Skinswap10% off. 
FT$37.41CS.Money9% off. 
BS$37.01
Skinport9% off. FT$37.73DMarket8% off. FT$38.09Skinflow8% off. 
MW$46.74
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About the Desert Eagle | Code Red
From the gameA custom paint job with a bright red base and white detailing has been applied. Man your stations.
The Desert Eagle | Code Red is a Covert-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Code Red finish on the Desert Eagle — see All Desert Eagle skins.
Origin
The Desert Eagle | Code Red can be unboxed from the Horizon Case. It belongs to The Horizon Collection.
Rarity
The Desert Eagle | Code Red is a Covert-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.64% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the Desert Eagle | Code Red runs from 0.00 to 1.00. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more. This page is the Factory New copy, 0.00–0.07 on that scale.
Price
The Desert Eagle | Code Red (Factory New) has an aggregate market price of about $163.24. It is down 4.0% over 7 days and down 7.9% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $40.65 (Battle-Scarred) to $163.24 (Factory New).
Availability
33 marketplaces are quoting the Desert Eagle | Code Red right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The Desert Eagle | Code Red first entered the game on Aug 2, 2018, when the Horizon Case was released.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin. A Souvenir version drops from CS2 Major matches, with gold stickers for the event, the teams and the MVP; it is rarer than the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the Desert Eagle | Code Red 4.0 out of 5 from 13,860 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The Desert Eagle | Code Red (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -7.9% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range.
Traded Range
Since January 2025 it has traded between $65.37 and $404.39. Today's price is 60% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Desert Eagle stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 206 | 192 |
| Chest & arms | 53 | 49 |
| Stomach | 66 | 61 |
| Legs | 39 | 39 |
- Fire rate
- 267 RPM
- Price
- $700
- Magazine
- 7 / 21
- Move speed
- 230 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) Desert Eagle | Code Red skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Code Red pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The Desert Eagle | Code Red sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Code Red design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Horizon Collection, obtainable from the Horizon Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the Desert Eagle, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Factory New copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Factory New is quoted at about $163.24 and the Minimal Wear at about $50.73, so the Factory New costs 222% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.
Prices for the Desert Eagle | Code Red (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Horizon Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.
Yes, all weapon skins including the Desert Eagle | Code Red are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
The Desert Eagle | Code Red (Factory New) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 4.0%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 7.9%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.
The Desert Eagle | Code Red (Factory New) has averaged $217.41 over the past 60 days, against $230.01 over 90 days, $287.11 over 180 days and $338.96 over 360 days. It currently trades at $163.24, 51.8% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Desert Eagle | Code Red is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The Desert Eagle | Code Red is part of The Horizon Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Horizon Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.
The in-game description reads: "A custom paint job with a bright red base and white detailing has been applied. Man your stations." The Code Red finish on the Desert Eagle is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CS.Money currently has the lowest price for the Desert Eagle | Code Red (Factory New) at $150.04. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.
The Desert Eagle deals 53 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 206 to the head, 53 to the chest or arms, 66 to the stomach and 39 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.85 every 500 units.
Yes. The Desert Eagle kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 51 m (2,000 units).
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