Ruger Mini-14 223 Remington 18 1/2″ Stainless Semi-Automatic Rifle MFD 1989
SOLD FOR: $1,251.00
LSB#: LSB260618MR002
Make: Sturm Ruger & Co.
Model: Mini-14
Serial Number: 185-65505
Year of Manufacture: 1989 / Modern
Caliber: .223 Remington
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, fed by Detachable Magazine.
Barrel Length: 18 1/2″ Stainless
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable aperture peep sight, pinned to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a three-piece stock set, with a checkered plastic pistol grip, folding buttstock, and a smooth hardwood forend. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the folding buttstock. The stocks show light wear, with light corrosion on the folding buttstock, and light compressions scattered throughout the hardwood forend. The checkering on the pistol grip is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in Good to Very Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 30rd stainless aftermarket magazine, in Good condition. There is light corrosion on the magazine.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original to Build
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear, with light scratches, dings, and imperfections throughout the metal surfaces. There is light operational wear on the bolt, and light corrosion on the folding buttstock as mentioned above. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are tooled, but all retain strong and serviceable slots. Overall, this rifle rates in Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the magazine as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Ruger Mini-14 is a compact gas-operated semi-automatic rifle inspired by the general layout of the M14, scaled for the .223 Remington cartridge. This 1989 stainless example has been customized with a folding stock assembly featuring a checkered pistol grip and hardwood forend, giving it a more compact and utilitarian configuration than the standard factory rifle. The 18 1/2″ barrel, adjustable aperture rear sight, and detachable magazine system make it well suited for recreational shooting, field use, and general-purpose carbine applications.
This rifle is in Good to Very Good condition overall, retaining about 95% of the metal finish present on the current build with scattered light scratches, dings, and superficial imperfections, along with light operational wear on the bolt. The folding stock assembly also rates in Good to Very Good condition, showing light corrosion on the buttstock and scattered compressions on the hardwood forend, but no chips or cracks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 10/10, while the action and safety function correctly. It includes one Good-condition 30-round stainless aftermarket magazine showing light corrosion. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! – J.D.