It may be able to use a M7 bayonet. Might be worth looking into.
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Air-cooled
Single-Sixer
The new ones have true walnut stocks. Not sure if the old ones had that or birch. I think the price of the new ones is totally reasonable, and if I liked the .223 cartridge, I would buy one of these.
JCK
Single-Sixer
The GB was a civilian version (semi-auto) of the AC-5.56, a selective fire military-police version.
I was checked out on one in 1980 while working for a police department. Our swat team had two, along with two M16's. (Vietnam era pre A2's).
Consensus was that they were more accurate and with folding stocks better for rappelling off building tops for window entry's. Not so much fun to shoot with the folding stock though.
I was checked out on one in 1980 while working for a police department. Our swat team had two, along with two M16's. (Vietnam era pre A2's).
Consensus was that they were more accurate and with folding stocks better for rappelling off building tops for window entry's. Not so much fun to shoot with the folding stock though.
A Team specials
Hundreds of rounds fired with no one hit They're Stormtrooper specials. A friend has a few original AC's. They're handy and all but that's 3 fully setup AR's to me.
Hundreds of rounds fired with no one hit They're Stormtrooper specials. A friend has a few original AC's. They're handy and all but that's 3 fully setup AR's to me.
I have a GB model that came from the KY State Police in the 1980s. I have a friend, a retired NC State Trooper, according to him in the 80s he was issued a GB model. If I understand it, the models were made for government agencies, state police, prison guards etc.Something not correct about the second gun . Has a flash suppressor and different front sight . I would question it's "NIB" description . Other one looks factory ........
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Several years ago, I sold a civillian Mini-14 with original box and papers that had a similar folding stock for $1400 on Gun Broker. So I guess $1800 is not completely out of line.
bigbillyboy
Buckeye
" A Team Special "A Team specials
........must have had a bent barrel 
Xrayist
Single-Sixer
True, but now you can claim it is "tactical", which always adds a bunch of money to the value!
Joe Reilly
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Poor training, lack of discipline, someone else paying the bills. But then again, the Mini's weren't known for their accuracy either." A Team Special "
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I pity the fool.....
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Yup....it's an old standard slapped into a folding stock he got a hold of.Something not correct about the second gun . Has a flash suppressor and different front sight . I would question it's "NIB" description . Other one looks factory ........
Beautiful. Almost makes me wish I was a 5.56 fan. Pretty as hell, and just the right size.
Walter Rego
Single-Sixer
At least the new version is made using the post-2007 barreled action with the improved gas system and heavier barrel. It has a much better probability of hitting the target than the old A Team versions. 
I guess you could buy a new Mini-14 stainless Tactical Model (MSRP $1489), add a Samson folding stock from Accuracy Systems for $350, and a bayonet lug for around $70 but then you'd be up to around the price of the new model anyway.
I guess you could buy a new Mini-14 stainless Tactical Model (MSRP $1489), add a Samson folding stock from Accuracy Systems for $350, and a bayonet lug for around $70 but then you'd be up to around the price of the new model anyway.
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bigbillyboy
Buckeye
I keep looking at the 10/22 folder that is based on the mini 14 folder on rugers site . Looks like a distributor exclusive for $699. Don't see any in stock though .
Pál_K
Single-Sixer
If you like its looks that much, I'd say buy it.
For over 30 years I deliberately ignored the AR platform, preferring .my 308 (HK91, FAL) and 7.62x39 (AK).
At gun shows I would joyfully walk past dozens of tables with AR stuff; I'd ignore the .223/5.56 cartridges for sale at cheap prices.
I wanted a real combat rifle and caliber, not something that fouls its own action and shoots a varmint bullet.
Then my friend got a job at a shop that was primarily AR's and the Barbie-doll level of accessories for it. Somehow, perhaps from Fear Of Missing Out, I got an Aero Precision M4E1. It was fun to put together; it was fun to shoot. Highly accurate. I then got a Colt AR-15A4. Iconic. I kicked myself for letting my bias sway me for so long.
Three months later, buying an AR in this state was illegal.
So don't let your dislike for the caliber influence you too much if you really like the rifle. Chances are you could probably sell it later with little loss of money. You may actually enjoy shooting it.
It is indeed a beautiful rifle.
TINCANBANDIT is back
Single-Sixer
or could it be that the A-Team, already wanted by the law, made sure not to shoot anyone to prevent any further investigation into their whereabouts?Poor training, lack of discipline, someone else paying the bills. But then again, the Mini's weren't known for their accuracy either.
black1970
Blackhawk
Bought a GB this weekend at a gun show off a guy walking around. Made in 1980. 98+%. Wood stock. Any ideas what it is worth?
Joe Reilly
Single-Sixer
What you paid, not a dollar more. You were both happy.
Whatever you paid for it.
I wonder if it's more accurate or reliable than my $250 or so all in SKS???
