IMI Timber Wolf .357 Magnum Pump-Action Carbine, 18.5 in Barrel, Blued Steel/Wood, Action Arms Import
This IMI Timber Wolf stands out as a scarce, Action Arms (Philadelphia) import-marked, pump-action carbine chambered in .357 Magnum with the ability to cycle .38 Special. It features an 18.5 in barrel, tubular 10+1 capacity, a blued steel barrel with a bright (in-the-white) magazine tube, an aluminum-alloy receiver presenting polished/in-the-white sides with remnants of dark finish on the top, and wood furniture. Reported U.S. import quantities are under 1,000, and design attribution is to Evan Whildin. It is in excellent overall condition with a clean, mirror-bright bore, and includes an installed aftermarket LimbSaver recoil pad.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows minimal indications of prior handling. The bore is bright and reflective.
What’s Included
- Timber Wolf operating manual
- LimbSaver recoil pad (installed)
Manufactured in Israel by Israeli Military Industries and import-marked by Action Arms of Philadelphia, this Timber Wolf carries clear roll marks: "ACTION ARMS, LTD. Phila. Pa.", "ISRAEL MILITARY INDUSTRIES ISRAEL", and "Timber Wolf." U.S. import quantities are reportedly under 1,000, underscoring its scarcity among modern pump-action carbines.
The carbine is chambered for .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special, feeding from a tubular magazine with a 10+1 capacity. It uses a pump-action system with a right-side ejection port. The 18.5 in barrel and approximately 37 in overall length deliver a compact, easy-handling configuration at roughly 5.5–6.1 lb.
Construction pairs a blued steel barrel with a bright (in-the-white) magazine tube and an aluminum-alloy receiver that presents with polished/in-the-white sides and remnants of dark finish on the top, matched to wood furniture. The stock is a straight-grip design with a 14 in length of pull, and the forend is a grooved wood pattern for positive purchase. Sighting is via iron sights, combining a ramped front with an elevation-adjustable rear.
This example includes an installed aftermarket LimbSaver recoil pad. The design is attributed to Evan Whildin, and the Timber Wolf remains one of the few modern centerfire pump-action carbines built for revolver cartridges.