Action Arms Israeli IMI Timber Wolf .357 mag 18.5” Pump Action Rifle, 1990
SOLD FOR: $2,500.00
LSB#: LSB260210HG002
Make: IMI (Israel Military Industries) Imported By Action Arms
Model: Timber Wolf
Serial Number: 05675
Year of Manufacture: 1989 – 1993 / Modern
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked, “TIMBER WOLF ISRAEL MILITARY INDUSTRIES / ISRAEL / 05675”. The left side of the frame is marked, “ACTION ARMS, LTD. PHILA. PA.” with a warning.
Barrel Length: 18.5”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a tall blade with a white stripe dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn U-notch leaf sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver has an integral two-slot Picatinny rail.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a two-piece walnut set with a ribbed pump, straight wrist, straight comb, and serrated rubber buttpad. There are faint handling marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its finish. There are faint handling marks throughout. The action has light wear. The frame has turned to a light plum patina. The screw heads are sharp, and the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Soft case.
Our Assessment: The IMI Timber Wolf is a unique and relatively scarce pump action rifle produced by Israel Military Industries and imported by Action Arms in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Designed as a companion to revolver cartridges, the Timber Wolf combines traditional tubular magazine feeding with a smooth pump action system, offering a fast cycling alternative to lever action rifles. Chambered in .357 Magnum, a cartridge introduced in 1935 and widely known for its versatility, the rifle also accommodates .38 Special, allowing for a broad range of shooting applications. The Timber Wolf stands apart for its distinctive design and limited production, making it an uncommon example of modern Israeli sporting rifle development. This example retains approximately 99 percent of its original blued finish, with only faint handling marks visible and a light plum patina developing on the frame. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and rates 9.75 out of 10, indicating excellent internal condition. The walnut stock set remains in Excellent condition, showing minimal wear with no chips or cracks, and retains a clean appearance throughout. Markings are clear and well defined, with sharp screw heads and clean pins, and the action functions correctly, reflecting careful use and preservation.
The Timber Wolf’s pump action design provides a smooth and intuitive manual of arms, while its tubular magazine and compact 18.5 inch barrel contribute to balanced handling. Its chambering in .357 Magnum enhances its practicality, allowing the use of both magnum and lighter loads. This example stands as a well preserved and desirable representation of an uncommon rifle, combining strong condition, distinctive design, and reliable performance in a platform that remains unique among modern sporting firearms. -R.E.