Ruger Mini-14 Tactical 5.56 NATO – Davidson's Exclusive Side-Folding Stainless Reissue, 18.5" Barrel, Limited Edition
This 2025 Ruger Mini-14 Tactical combines the proven 580-series action with a factory stainless side-folding stock—re-created from the original 1970s casting molds and offered only through Davidson's. The result is a limited-edition rifle that blends classic Mini-14 aesthetics with the thicker modern barrel and threaded muzzle of the current generation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. Minor superficial scratches and small blemishes are present, but the bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Six Ruger 20-round steel Mini-14 magazines
- Ruger 1" stainless steel scope rings
- Ruger Mini-14 instruction manual
The heart of this rifle is Ruger's gas-operated, fixed-piston, rotating-bolt system—valued for reliability and easy maintenance. The thicker 580-series barrel is hammer-forged from stainless steel and cut with a 1:9" RH twist for 5.56 NATO, then threaded 1/2-28 with a factory flash suppressor.
The stainless side-folding skeleton stock locks solidly open for shooting and folds compactly for storage. Its stainless arm matches the matte stainless receiver and barrel, while a checkered polymer pistol grip delivers secure control. Length of pull measures 13.5".
Ruger equips the rifle with bayonet-capable protected blade front and adjustable ghost-ring rear sights. Integral scope bases on the receiver accept the included stainless Ruger rings, and a synthetic upper handguard shields the operating rod while keeping weight down.
This Model 5895 is a Davidson's limited exclusive, cataloged for 2025 production and marked by the 585-prefix serial range that denotes the modern Mini-14 generation. With only a distributor-run quantity available, it offers collectors and shooters a rare chance to own a factory-correct revival of an iconic configuration.