Need Help with Mini-14 Model

[NH Rugerman]

I have put on hold a Mini 14 Rifle at my local gunshop today, the model # is 05834, Catalog #KM-14/20CPR, the receiver is marked "for law enforcement use only" or something to that effect, the rifle is matte stainless with intergral picatinny rail and black fiberglass stock, 16 1/2" barrel and is marked "used gun" on the box from the Ruger Newport factory, the gun is packed with a new 20 round magazine, scope rings, etc.

Your help is grately appreciated, my questions are;

1. What is the value of this rifle? I can purchase for $499.00

2. Is this rare, unique, etc.

Thanks again..

 

[kwg020]

I take it this is either a 580 or 581 series Mini? Or is it some other series? It sounds like and OK deal but I would want to know the series. The scope rings, box and magazine sweeten up the deal enough to make it worth $499. The rail sounds like an after market thing but maybe it's something that comes with LEO rifles. kwg

 

[Al James]

Buy it yesterday. Is the SN# U marked also?

 

[NH Rugerman]

It is a 580 prefix rifle, according to the serial number and Ruger's website, it was manufactured in 2007, Ruger, to my knowledge, does not mark their used guns with a "U" prefix or suffix any longer, they simply mark the box with a red "used gun" stamp or handwrite "used" on the box. This rifle came directly from the Newport factory and has not been fired outside the factory. It was a salesman sample or displayed at LE shows, etc. This dealer handles all of the employee transfers, and has access to the "used" gun list, I purchased a factory second/used LCR for $275. a couple of weeks ago, for example.

thanks for any and all input, I am GREATLY appreciative.

 

[kwg020]

That's kinda nice to have access to Rugers display rifles. I'd say it's worth the $499 they are asking. You can bet it's been handled but probably not abused. kwg

 

[NH Rugerman]

Just picked it up this morning...it is has been used, you wouldn't tell by looking at it! I think it is a pretty rare variation, not really into Mini 14's but just cannot resist a unique opportunity when I am offered it. The gun maybe a sample of a new model...hard to tell exactly. I will try to post some pics in this thread..never have posted pictures before on the forum so it may or may not happen.

NHRUGERMAN

 

[Leucoandro]

I will try to post some pics in this thread..never have posted pictures before on the forum so it may or may not happen.

I am looking forward to seeing them.


Charlie

 

[chet15]

You've got a neat gun there. I didn't have a serial number noted for one of those previously, but then there is a lot of LE stuff that never sees the light of day beyond LE.
The Picatinney Rails are Ruger factory installed as indicated by the catalog number.
Chet15

 

[gunman42782]

Sounds like a bargain to me!