Ruger Mini-14 182-Series Stainless .223 Rem, 18.5 in Barrel, Hardwood Stock, 1981
This Ruger Mini-14 is a 182-series rifle from 1981 with stainless steel construction and a classic hardwood stock. It features the standard, non-Ranch configuration with iron sights and an unthreaded 18.5-inch barrel. Four 30-round steel Mini-14 pattern magazines are included, making this a complete and ready-to-use package in the trusted Mini-14 format.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible signs of handling and normal wear. The exterior shows scattered scratches and surface blemishes consistent with prior use.
What's Included
- Ruger Mini-14 182-series semi-automatic rifle
- 4x 30-round steel Mini-14 pattern detachable box magazines
This 182-series Mini-14 reflects 1981 production with the serial prefix style associated with that year and classic early Mini-14 features. It is the standard non-Ranch configuration without integral scope bases, paired with a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight and a ramped front blade. The rifle retains the solid wood upper handguard and a straight-comb hardwood stock for a cohesive, period-correct look.
The barrel and receiver are stainless steel with a matching stainless finish for corrosion resistance and durability. The 18.5-inch barrel is unthreaded and cut in a standard contour, maintaining the handling characteristics that define the platform. A barrel-band front sling swivel and a rear sling swivel are installed for straightforward carry options.
Operating features are true to the Mini-14 design: a semi-automatic action using a short-stroke fixed-piston gas system with a rotating bolt, and a right-side charging handle for manual operation. The two-piece gas block is secured by four cap screws, consistent with this series. Length of pull measures 12.5 inches for a compact, balanced shoulder fit.
Iron sights are standard and effective, with the receiver-mounted aperture offering a clear sight picture and the front ramped blade providing a durable point of aim. The included four 30-round steel Mini-14 pattern magazines support a 30+1 capacity in .223 Rem, giving ample on-board capability with reliable feed geometry for this platform.