Ruger Mini 14 .223 Rancher..Value?

[Mickey Steen]

Hi ... I would like to find a fair value on this gun I am getting ready to sell. Any help is appreciated...thank you!http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/posting.php?mode=post&f=4#

 

[Mickey Steen]

 

[frank n texas]

Micky...Where is this gun located?

 

[Mickey Steen]

Cypress, Texas NW Houston

 

[frank n texas]

Oh! OK... We kinda be neighbors then.....59 South and Hy 36 Rosenberg.Tx

 

[frank n texas]

How used is this rifle?

Did you purchase new?

 

[Mickey Steen]

I just got it...not new but is in excellent condition...I'm trying to establish a fair price to sell. Will consider offers!

 

[frank n texas]

I just sent you a PM....Look for it and get back to me via PM

Thanks frank n texas

 

[Mickey Steen]

Ok...I will look for it...vothing yet...

 

[frank n texas]

Do you know where to look for incoming PMs on this board?

 

[Mickey Steen]

No..sorry I don't ...New here!

 

[frank n texas]

That is what I figured....Go on INDEX page showing the various forums

Look on upper left top of that page where is says logon/logoff..You will see' "new messages"

Should be showing a "1" Click on that

Read and then send me message back

My message is waiting for you to open it on your puter

 

[frank n texas]

Guess you went to bed... :lol:

Get back to me when you find my PM to ya..

 

[frank n texas]

Bump thread up to top

 

[Mickey Steen]

Not sure what you mean...

 

[frank n texas]

Have you found and opened my PM to you?

 

[frank n texas]

Why do you keep getting off the board while I am trying to speak with you?...

I am interested in buying your rifle....

 

[Mickey Steen]

?

 

[Mickey Steen]

Not to be rude...I'm getting ready to go to the rodeo with a 13 year old...she wants to see Selena Gomez...I am sorry...

 

[frank n texas]

OK.....See ya

 

[Mickey Steen]

I just sent you PM to call or text me...get it?

 

[frank n texas]

No....Try replying to my PM....Easier than sending a new one

 

[Mickey Steen]

OK....

 

[Mickey Steen]

Not sure why but my PMs are stuck in outbox...ugh!

 

[Mickey Steen]

Damn...call or text 832-289-2250

 

[frank n texas]

I just called your cell...Left message and my phone number

 

[frank n texas]

Enjoyed the tel conversation....Enjoy the rodeo!

frank

 

[DGW1949]

Hi ... I would like to find a fair value on this gun I am getting ready to sell. Any help is appreciated...thank you!http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/posting.php?mode=post&f=4#

Welcome to the forum.
FWIW, here's my thoughts on the rifle in question:
Prices for a used Mini in the Houston area are all over the map. Just in the past couple of months, I've seen them being offered anywhere from $700 to $900.......for just the rifle and one mag...which is right up there with a new one.
It looks to have the new-type, heavier barrel. Despite the often-encountered "pre-ban VS post-ban" hype, I would expect it bring a bit more when resold than a similar version which has the "pencil barrel".
It has for-sure had it's gas block drilled-out for QD sling swivels. Depending on the prospective buyer, that may or may not be a plus. To me personaly, what it would tell me is that perhaps I'd want to feild strip the rifle, just to see what else may have been monkeyed with. On the other hand, some buyers might not even notice, or even care one way or the other. On the plus side of the equasion, It's nylon sling does match the "all weather" aspect of the rifle.
If all the mags that are pictured are Ruger mags, I'd add about $25-$30 each to whatever I figured the gun alone would bring.
I can't say much about the scope adding value. My experience from working local gunshows says that sometimes it will, sometimes it won't...again, depending on the prospective buyer. The best I have to offer there is that Redfield is a highly recognized brand, and that a 4X suits the rifle.

All in all, that's a nice gun you got, and a nice package. T'were it mine, I'd be looking to get close to a grand for all of it....even if I had to "part out" the package and sell some of it seperately. I believe that the present market in our area will support that. If it don't sell here on the Forum, ya might try listing it on The Texas Gun Trader.

Hope this helped.

DGW

 

[Buckeye Bill]

Mickey Steen,


How was the Selena Gomez show? :wink:



Bill

 

[Mickey Steen]

Selena was better than I expected...pretty good voice..decent choreographed dancers..not much in the way of being new and innovative...but the teenagers love her! The 14 year old I took about wore me out especially after the show...she wanted to hit every ride on the midway...lol!