Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX .357 Magnum, 6-inch Barrel, Matte Black, Carbon Steel, 9+1
This U.S.-made Desert Eagle Mark XIX in .357 Magnum pairs the platform’s distinctive gas-operated, rotating-bolt system with a 6-inch fixed carbon steel barrel featuring polygonal rifling. It wears a matte black oxide finish over steel construction, fixed iron sights with an approximately 8.5-inch sight radius, and an integral cross-slotted top barrel rail. This example comes with three factory 9-round magazines and the original Magnum Research hard case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent - Strong, well-defined polygonal rifling.
Specific Condition Details: The firearm is in solid functional shape. Exterior surfaces show scattered scratches and blemishes from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Magnum Research factory hard case
- Operating instructions manual and factory literature
- Cable gun lock
- Three factory Desert Eagle .357 Magnum steel magazines (base stamped '10-96 357' with witness holes)
The Mark XIX series configuration includes a 6-inch barrel that is fixed to the frame and cut with polygonal rifling, paired with a 1:14 right-hand twist. The barrel is marked "357 MAG" and features an integral Picatinny-style cross-slotted top rail machined directly into the barrel assembly.
Its operating system is gas-operated with a multi-lug rotating bolt, delivering the platform’s distinctive feel in .357 Magnum. The pistol uses a single-action trigger and a left-side magazine release for straightforward handling.
Controls and sighting are simple and robust: an ambidextrous, slide-mounted manual safety with a red fire dot indicator, a fixed front blade, and a square-notch rear sight. The sight radius measures approximately 8.5 inches for clear alignment.
Construction is all steel with a matte black oxide finish on the carbon steel frame/receiver and a matte black slide. Grips are black synthetic panels with Magnum Research eagle logo medallions. Overall dimensions are approximately 10.75 inches in length, 6.25 inches in height, and 1.25 inches in width, with a weight around 72 ounces.
This pistol is manufactured in the USA at Pillager, Minnesota, and is marked "DESERT EAGLE PISTOL MADE IN USA, MAGNUM RESEARCH INC., PILLAGER, MN USA." It is the DE357 configuration (SKU DE357) with a 9+1 capacity in .357 Magnum.