Ruger Mini 14 stainless w/original folding stock

[firemanstrickland]

Hey guys. Any Mini-14 guys in the house? Picking this up this week. I hear the stock is quite rare. Can anyone help me out on the value and maybe an outlet to sell it? Thanks guys. Its an original mini-14 serial number 184-***** w/original folding stock.

 

[hdwhit]

I still use a Mini-14 (in a Choate pistol grip stock) as my primary rifle. The value will depend on condition, of course, and a buyer who wants the stock. I don't like folding stocks so if I bought something like that I'd transplant it into a conventional stock, so the folder, despite its rarity, would be something I would pay extra to get.

You should be able to get a good price for it if you find someone who wants the stock.

 

[243winxb]

R 64. Ruger Model Mini-14 Stainless. Serial # 184-63709. .223 Rem. caliber semi auto rifle made in 1985. 18½” barrel with a bore that should clean up to excellent. 40 round detachable magazine. The satin and polished finish on the stainless steel is in excellent condition with little if any wear. The original hardwood folding stock is in excellent condition showing no wear. Original sights. Action works fine. Includes the original black synthetic handguard and a black nylon sling. Sold For 1,250.00

http://www.horstauction.com/gunsale17may.html

 

[FL-NC]

My first semi auto was a mini 14- bought new in 1986 for the princely sum of about $260. That is a cool one, and in the stock its an interesting piece of nostalgia. The thing is, to get a "good" price for it, someone would have to want it for the same reasons. Especially with the < $500 AR's that abound today.

 

[Danoobie]

I shouldn't be surprised if serious buyers offer you north of 1200$
for it, assuming the bore is clean, and the gun is all original.

 

[Kame B.]

I wouldn't go for less than $1200 for it. Seen one at my local gun show just like that, they want $1400. I've seen other on the internet for no less than $1200. It doesn't matter what AR's are going for these days, that is a rare gun, and some what of a collectors item.

 

[Ironicaintit]

Oooh that's pretty.
I put a choate on my stainless 187 and love it to pieces.

The values though
Much as I love them, I don't think I'd pay today's asking prices