Ruger Mini-14 183 Series .223 Rem Semi-Auto Rifle, 18.5 in Pencil Barrel, Blued, Hardwood Stock, 1983 Pre-Ban
Built in 1983, this Ruger Mini-14 183 Series is a pre-ban, standard-configuration rifle with the classic features buyers look for: an 18.5-inch pencil-profile barrel, blued steel receiver, and a hardwood stock. It retains the iron sights, short-stroke gas-piston action, and right-side charging handle that define the platform, and it includes three extended 30-round polymer magazines plus a short steel magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from prior handling and use visible on exterior surfaces. Please refer to the photos for a full view of the cosmetic condition.
What’s Included
- Ruger Mini-14 183 Series rifle chambered in .223 Rem
- Three 30-round extended polymer Mini-14 pattern magazines with external reinforcing ribs
- One short steel Mini-14 magazine
Manufactured in 1983, this rifle is a 183 Series Mini-14 in the standard non-Ranch, non-GB configuration. It carries the Southport, Connecticut "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC." rollmark and was produced well before the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban.
The rifle uses Ruger’s semi-automatic, short-stroke gas-piston system with a four-screw gas block and a vented upper handguard. Controls are familiar and intuitive, including the right-side charging handle and in-guard safety.
The 18.5-inch pencil-profile barrel and blued steel receiver keep the rifle light and quick to handle, while the hardwood stock features a semi-pistol-grip and sling swivels. Length of pull measures 12.5 inches.
Iron sights include a protected front post and a wing-protected, adjustable aperture rear. The rifle is configured for a 30+1 capacity in .223 Rem and comes with three extended polymer magazines plus a short steel magazine for versatility.