Action Arms Israeli IMI Galil Model 329 18” .308 Semi Auto Rifle, Mag & Box
SOLD FOR: $3,530.00
LSB#: LSB260505KN010
Make: Action Arms/IMI
Model: 329 (Galil)
Serial Number: AAL-2090876
Year of Manufacture: 1972 – 1998 / Modern
Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62×51 NATO
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Long Stroke Gas Piston, Detachable Magazine Fed
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “AAL-2090876 / ACTION ARMS LTD. PHILA, PA. / S.AUTO GALIL CAL. .308 WIN. MODEL 329 IMI-ISRAEL / F S”. The right side is marked, “48 X / S F”. The rear sight is serial matched. There are various small proofs throughout. The rear sight is marked, “0876”.
Barrel Length: 18”. 18.75” with the muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post fixed to the gas block. The rear sight is a two position flip up peep sight fixed to the dust cover. There is a pair of tritium flip-up night sights. The Tritium is dead. The side of the receiver has a cutout for side rails.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle has a three piece polymer/aluminum furniture set with an aluminum right-side folding tubular stock w/ rubber buttpad, polymer pistol grip, and serrated polymer handguard. The folding stock and handguard have minimal wear with some light scratches and wear marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the stock set rates in Very Good + condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 25 round magazine in excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black Enamel, Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original to Import Condition
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some light stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is light handling wear and scratches throughout. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are undamaged. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good + 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 & Accessories: Original box, magazine, paperwork, cleaning kit, 2x Galil posters.
Our Assessment: Galil was developed from the rugged Kalashnikov operating system, with substantial influence from the Finnish Valmet RK 62, and adapted to meet Israeli military requirements for reliability in harsh desert conditions. The Model 329 retained the Galil’s long-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, ambidextrous controls, folding tubular stock, protected sights, and robust milled receiver while chambering the substantially more powerful .308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO cartridges. Its 18-inch barrel and folding stock created a comparatively compact battle-rifle configuration without sacrificing full-power rifle performance. This example remains in Very Good Plus condition, retaining approximately 97% of its original black enamel and Parkerized surface finish. The rifle displays scattered light scratches, handling marks, and limited operational wear, while the markings remain clear and the screw heads and pins are well preserved. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, showing only light stubborn fouling and rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Its folding stock, polymer pistol grip, and ribbed handguard remain solid, with only light cosmetic wear and no chips or cracks. The receiver cover-mounted rear sight is numbered to the rifle, while the original tritium inserts are no longer luminous. The included 25-round magazine remains in Excellent condition.
Pre-1989 Action Arms Galils are among the most desirable semiautomatic rifle imports of their era, particularly the less commonly encountered 7.62 NATO models. The Model 329 combines the reliability and distinctive profile of the Israeli Galil with the range and authority of the .308 Winchester cartridge, giving it considerable appeal as both a collectible military-pattern rifle and a capable shooter. The original box, paperwork, cleaning kit, magazine, and two Galil posters make this an unusually complete package and significantly enhance its collector interest. This rifle should appeal strongly to collectors of Israeli military arms, pre-ban imports, and classic full-power semiautomatic rifles. -R.E.