Finally got to handle an IMI Timberwolf .357 pump

[Dave DeLaurant]

The gunshop attached to my indoor range has one of these on consignment in like new condition. Neat concept, nice smooth action:



However unless IMI decides to reintroduce this model or someone gifts it to me, I'll never own one. Going price on the used market is $1500!

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

I wanted one when they first came out 40 years ago or so.

 

[ECVMatt]

We need a good pump action .357! I am happy with my levers, but a pump would be so fun.

 

[JeeperCreeper]

That's a bucket list gun right there

 

[Carl N. Brown]

Is that a Weaver rail on top?

 

[earlthegoat2]

Only $1500 for the 357s?

The 44 would be the one I want and they are all north of $2000

Wish I could have afforded one 10 yrs ago when they were still under $1000. They seemed really ahead of their time with the integral scope base on what most would consider a western style gun.

It’s funny how with something like this, everyone in here seems to want one but apparently either nit enough total people really want them or they just can’t be made at a price in which they would sell.

 

[JT-AR-MG42]

Only $1500 for the 357s?

Agreed and it will move at that price.
I too passed on a .44 some years back! Coulda, shoulda...

Thanks for the info Dave,
JT

 

[JeeperCreeper]

It’s funny how with something like this, everyone in here seems to want one but apparently either nit enough total people really want them or they just can’t be made at a price in which they would sell.

I agree haha

This is something that would be on my short list. But then again, there are lots of cool guns on it, and normally I can't buy them all!

Plus, most on this site are enthusiasts compared to the average owner. Sadly, enthusiast models never make good money.

That's why everyone has Glocks and Easter Egg looking SUVs.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

Always thoughts a tube fed semi-auto .357 carbine would be fun.

Like a Marlin 60 but bigger.

A pump would be neat too.

 

[gotboostvr]

Always thoughts a tube fed semi-auto .357 carbine would be fun.

Like a Marlin 60 but bigger.

A pump would be neat too.

I feel like that's one of those things that if they'd made it ~50 years ago, it'd be popular still. But if they try making it now, it would barely sell.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I feel like that's one of those things that if they'd made it ~50 years ago, it'd be popular still. But if they try making it now, it would barely sell.

Certainly not when .38/.357 is over $1 a round.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Is that a Weaver rail on top?

Yup, and it's integral to the receiver. There's a channel down the center to use the iron sights; rear sight is buckhorn.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Only $1500 for the 357s?
The 44 would be the one I want and they are all north of $2000

Me too. That or a Ruger 96/44 -- missed the boat on both of those, and just look at the used prices now!

 

[Ugly Sauce]

Well the cool factor is through the roof. I wonder if you can hold the trigger down, and fire it just by pumping? That would be "too" cool. Yeah I know, the creepy lawyers wouldn't let that slip by.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Well the cool factor is through the roof. I wonder if you can hold the trigger down, and fire it just by pumping? That would be "too" cool. Yeah I know, the creepy lawyers wouldn't let that slip by.

I seem to recall (from an ancient magazine article, dimly remembered) that it does not have an interrupter, but memory is a fickle master.

 

[Ugly Sauce]

To my mind, that's what would make it a tad superior to a lever gun in rapid fire. Yes, the CAS boys can work a Winchester really fast, but the average person would find the pump faster, and more importantly more accurate in rapid fire. If there is any real world advantage to rapid fire. Real world fun for sure.

I suppose an interrupter is not a hard part to modify or defeat, if one wanted to badly enough. Either way, that rifle would be a "bad boy" for sure in such configuration.

 

[Beck]

Sweet! I got to handle one about 30 years ago at Don's Guns in Indianapolis. It was to be my next gun purchase, but life happened and I had to put the idea on the back burner. I'm still hoping to find one, but yeah they're going for at least triple the price they were when I was planning to get one. Hopefully I'll find a deal somewhere... or I win the lottery...

 

[easy]

I have two(2) in 357. Rear sight is calibrated for 158gr, ladder steps are 25 meters per step. Rifle weight is light and carries easily balanced with one hand at the receiver. I'll have to try the slam-fire technique and report back.

 

[Skylerbone]

And here I thought a .410 pump with slugs was the only way to party. Thanks for sharing this gem, very cool indeed!

 

[SG1]

I have a Pedersoli version of the 1884 Colt lightning in 45 Colt. It's a fun rifle. Mine was sitting in my local Cabelas gun library (pre-Covid) for a year and every time I went in there I looked to see if it had sold. Whenever I saw it still sitting in the case, I longed to buy it. Near perfect condition minus 2 very light scratches on one side of the buttstock for a cool 1k. After a year of it not getting sold, I finally brought it home. I dont have any good pics on my phone but I'll try to upload some later.

 

[goat-t]

I had one for 25 years. Never thought to try slam firing it tried it today it will not slam fire. It is a joy to shoot.

 

[3Crows]

Nice, but if such a thing were to come to pass I would want an exposed hammer with half cock (and shoot me if you will but a CBS). I think there would be a market for an all weather pump in .44 Magnum/.454 or .45 Colt. Or possibly .350 Legend (thinking of straight wall hunters).

3C

 

[Ugly Sauce]

(and shoot me if you will but a CBS).

Yes. You will be shot at dawn. What would you like to be shot with?

But seriously, a half cock AND a safety???? I respectfully ask why. !!!

 

[czhen]

Beautiful rifle Dave, very unusual.
I'm holding my wallet to do not get a Ruger- Marlyn lever or a .410 pump, but an IMI .357-38 pump will have full priority pass in the case of unexpected appearance.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

I think there would be a market for an all weather pump in .44 Magnum/.454 or .45 Colt. Or possibly .350 Legend (thinking of straight wall hunters).

They are even harder to find now, but IMI did offer a matte plated version: