IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII .357 Magnum, 6-inch, Black, Made in Israel, with Box, Manual, and 9-Round Magazine
This IMI-made Desert Eagle Mark VII in .357 Magnum stands out with its 6-inch fixed steel barrel featuring polygonal rifling, gas-operated rotating-bolt system, and an adjustable single-action trigger. It is Israel-manufactured for Magnum Research and comes with its IMI/Magnum Research factory box whose end label matches the pistol’s serial. The package includes one factory IMI .357 magazine and the original operating instructions pamphlet.
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 Rifling - Clean, well-defined polygonal rifling.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape overall. Minor scratches and blemishes are present consistent with light handling.
What's Included
- IMI/Magnum Research factory box with matching end label for Desert Eagle .357 Mk VII (6 inch barrel)
- Operating Instructions pamphlet
- Tool
- Factory IMI Desert Eagle .357 steel magazine (floorplate marked '1 86 / 357')
The Mark VII series combines a gas-operated, rotating-bolt action with a fixed 6-inch steel barrel and polygonal rifling, delivering the well-known Desert Eagle operating system in .357 Magnum. The long top rib with shallow longitudinal reliefs is the non-Weaver/Picatinny style associated with this era of production.
Manufactured by Israel Military Industries for Magnum Research, this pistol bears clear import and model markings, including "DESERT EAGLE - .357 MAGNUM PISTOL ISRAEL MILITARY INDUSTRIES, MAGNUM RESEARCH INC., MINNEAPOLIS MINN., MADE IN ISRAEL." The factory box end label identifies "Desert Eagle .357 Std. MKVII, 6 inch Black" and matches the pistol’s serial.
Sight and control layout is straightforward and robust: a fixed ramped front sight and a square-notch rear in a dovetail that is drift-adjustable. The manual safety is slide-mounted, and the left-side slide stop features a broad, serrated pad. The external hammer and adjustable single-action trigger provide a familiar and tunable firing setup.
Finished in black with black textured polymer grips bearing IMI medallions, this full-size Mark VII has a 9+1 capacity. The included factory IMI .357 steel magazine has witness holes to 9 and a floorplate stamped '1 86' over '357', consistent with the details noted for original magazines of this configuration.