KB8292":357163a8 said:Does anybody know anything about this model of Mini 14??? Value and are they collectable? Thanks
chet15":124urfvq said:KB8292":124urfvq said:Does anybody know anything about this model of Mini 14??? Value and are they collectable? Thanks
There are variations of this model (180- series) and it would depend on the serial number of your gun and what model variation it really is.
The first 1,400 or so guns were produced in Ruger's Southport factory and have a 10/22 style gold bead front sight. After this, production was moved to Newport and the Mini was given a blade front sight. Then of course there is the Liberty marked version of the 180- series Mini-14.
After that, there is the scarce "GB" version that was made with a bayonet lug, flash hider and shipped with a 20-round magazine.
Chet15
44rugerr":2uocvcnd said:Mine is a low 3 digit #, near mint. Not for sale, but might be interested in another. I have not found many mini-14 collectors. See a lot of special issues, police, prison, highway patrol, etc. Any pictures?
hjh":356zy1lh said:Chet, I'm new here, but have been lurking long time as I have a 44 carbine. I now have a gold bead sight mini 14 with number 180-009xx. Can you advise best way to sell in order to get value and get it to a collector that might appreciate it? Thanks for any help you or anyone else can offer.
hjh":2ophk0in said:44rugerr":2ophk0in said:...There is a little surface rust on barrel and on top of scope mount, which I buffed lightly with 00 wool. I could barely see it, but it pops out in photo. It's nothing as bad as photo looks (or maybe it is?)...
wetidlerjr":3iotz0sw said:hjh":3iotz0sw said:44rugerr":3iotz0sw said:...There is a little surface rust on barrel and on top of scope mount, which I buffed lightly with 00 wool. I could barely see it, but it pops out in photo. It's nothing as bad as photo looks (or maybe it is?)...
You should never use anything but 0000 steel wool on a blued finish. :wink:
Ale-8(1)":3hapxzvu said:Try using some oil with that steel wool . . .
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