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Ruger Mini-14 Cal .223 Semi Auto Rifle 1976

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Ruger Mini-14 Cal .223 Semi Auto Rifle 1976
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You are bidding on a Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle .223 Semi Auto Rifle. The rifle features a 18 1/2" barrel, walnut stock, 20 round magazine, and peep sights. The Mini-14 is a lightweight .223 caliber (5.56 mm) semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. that is popular with law enforcement, security personnel, hunters, ranchers, and target shooters. The Mini-14 was first introduced in 1973 by Sturm, Ruger & Co.[1] The name Mini-14 was coined because it resembles a smaller version of the military M14 rifle. Designed by L. James Sullivan and William B. Ruger, it incorporated numerous innovations and cost-saving engineering changes. The Mini-14 rifle employs an investment cast, heat-treated receiver and is mechanically similar to the M1 Garand rifle, with a self-cleaning, fixed-piston gas system. Initial rifles were produced with a complex, exposed bolt hold open device with no button for manual engagement. Stocks were somewhat angular and heat shields were made of wood. These rifles, with serial number prefixes before 181, were tooled and redesigned with a new stock, new bolt hold-open mechanism, and other small changes. This rifle is in good condition for its age, showing handling marks and wear from use. This rifle was manufactured in 1976. The serial number is 180-48432