1984 Factory Folder Mini-14?

[Eddie11]

I just purchased this rifle from an estate. It's a Series 184 rifle with a factory folding stock. I was told it's unfired. I'm trying to figure out what kind of muzzle brake is on it and also how do I take it off or if I should leave it alone. Here are some pictures of it.
thanks

 

[44rugerr]

The brakes are generally held in place with a roll pin. easy to remove with a punch.

 

[57springer]

I have two of these got them new, mine do not have them, wonder if they are factory.? nice gun by the way!

 

[SteelShooter]

Brake is not factory that I'm aware of. May need a shorter roll pin, after you remove the flash hider/brake.

Nice folder!

 

[rugnelli]

I saw one just like yours yesterday in a Shop in my area. Price was $1295 and no box.

 

[Eddie11]

You are correct, I didn't think about the roll pin size. Maybe I should just leave it alone.

 

[Busterswoodshop]

You can buy a roll pin at any Ace hardware.
Nice gun by the way.

 

[6gun]

Very nice Mini, what a find, Yes I'd take that after market flash hider off and toss it over the fence far as I could fling it don't look righ for that gun at all.

 

[Eddie11]

Here is a pic. I don't see a roll pin or any pin at all. Any suggestions on taking this brake off.
thanks

 

[Jim Puke]

Very nice rifle.

 

[Eddie11]

Looks like it might be a pressed on muzzle brake.

 

[Kanook]

It looks like it is not on all the way. Take a piece of hard wood and a hammer and tap it off.

 

[Eddie11]

It looks like it is not on all the way. Take a piece of hard wood and a hammer and tap it off.

You are correct, it doesn't look all the way on.

 

[eveled]

Nice gun, good luck with the flash hider. Ed

 

[dfletcher]

It could be a press fit, it could be attached with a spot of weld or blind pinned. Perhaps the roll pin holding on the factory sight is a bit long, enough to protrude into the cuts on the brake and hold it in place?

I'd figure out a way to get the thing off. I've not yet seen an aftermarket non-thread type of brake that looks right on the Mini.

 

[Eddie11]

Well that was easy. A few taps and it came off. It wasn't all the way on.
It's back looking original now.

 

[Kyhunt]

I like the looks of it. Cool rifle.