Mini 14 rear sight - 180 series

Yotacrazy · Dec 20, 2011

Figured I'd consult the experts. I'm trying to help a friend of mine that just received a very well kept 180 series Mini 14 with a missing rear sight. We have done quite a bit of searching for a replacement to no avail. Any ideas or directions where we may find a replacement??
By the way, excellent forum! Thanks for any help in advance.

Major T · Dec 20, 2011

Call Ruger Customer Service.

golferboy426 · Dec 20, 2011

If Ruger can't help I have an Armoror's kit that has a rear peep both high and low with lots of other sight parts like the plunger springs You should look at an explosion diagram, the parts are marked like M-52, M-53 etc. Figure out what you need/want

Yotacrazy · Dec 21, 2011

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. It was my understanding Ruger no longer supports any aspect of the 180 series but I will call to be sure.
As far as parts diagrams go I'll look it up but on a 180 series the mount (tabs with 2 holes) is made part of the upper and this one needs any and removeable parts that make up the rear sight.
Thanks again fellas.

Major T · Dec 21, 2011

Yotacrazy, I would have thought they could furnish parts for most anything they ever built, but what do I know. Dad lost the rear sight assembly on his MkI long barrel .22 before he passed away. That gun, purchased used in the early 60s came with a Micro rear sight. Micros were long gone at Ruger, but they sent me a sight that fits (and works just fine.) Best wishes and MERRY CHRISTMAS, jack