Ruger Mini-14 Stainless 184-Series with Butler Creek Side-Folding Stock – 1983 Production
Compact, rugged, and unmistakably 1980s, this 184-series Mini-14 pairs Ruger’s matte-stainless receiver and 18.5″ pencil barrel with a period-correct Butler Creek right-side folding stock. The result is a 6.3 lb carbine that echoes the scarce factory GB-F silhouette, delivers classic Mini accuracy in .223 Rem., and folds to just 28.5″ for easy transport. Four stainless magazines (two 30-round and two 20-round) round out a ready-to-run package that collectors and shooters alike will appreciate.
Condition
Rated Good overall. The stainless surfaces show scattered scratches and handling marks consistent with use, but no corrosion. Polymer furniture remains solid with light rubs. The bore is bright with strong, well-defined lands and grooves—no pitting, only minor wear. The Butler Creek folding mechanism locks firmly open and closed, and the action cycles smoothly.
What’s Included
• Ruger Mini-14 Stainless 184-Series rifle, serial prefix 184-24011
• Butler Creek “BC-MC” stainless/synthetic right-side folding stock (installed)
• Four stainless Mini-14 pattern magazines: 2×30-round, 2×20-round
Details & Highlights
• 1983 manufacture places this rifle in the desirable pre-Ranch era—no integral scope bases, just the classic adjustable aperture rear sight protected by stout wings.
• Investment-cast stainless receiver and matte-finished pencil barrel (1:10″ RH twist) keep weight low while resisting the elements.
• Butler Creek’s side folder features stainless hardware, a synthetic pistol grip, six-vent handguard, and a rubber butt-pad. It recreates the look of the rare factory folders seen in period law-enforcement and action-movie roles.
• 18.5″ barrel remains legal length when folded, so the stock’s compactness comes with no additional paperwork.
• Non-magnified iron sights—winged blade front and M1/M14-style rear—offer a familiar sight picture and quick adjustments for windage and elevation.
• The Mini-14’s Garand-derived rotating-bolt action provides proven reliability with a wide range of .223 Rem./5.56 NATO loads.
• Four stainless Ruger-pattern magazines supply 100 rounds on tap, eliminating aftermarket guesswork.
Whether you’re after a retro patrol carbine, a handy ranch rifle, or a distinctive addition to a Mini-14 collection, this 184-series folder delivers authentic 1980s style and stainless practicality in one trim package.
Ready for the range, the field, or the display rack, this Mini-14 offers a blend of history, function, and collectability that’s hard to duplicate.