Ruger Mini-14 184-Series Pre-Ban Stainless Side-Folder .223 Rem, 18.5 in Barrel, 1985, 2x 30-Rd Mags
This Ruger Mini-14 is a 184-Series, manufactured in 1985 and designated as pre-ban. It features a stainless-tone finish, an 18.5 inch barrel, and a non-Ranch receiver without integral scope bases. The rifle is configured with a metal side-folding stock and black checkered synthetic pistol grip, and it includes two 30-round magazines.
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: There are some markings from prior handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the pictures for full details.
What's Included
- Two 30-round detachable steel Mini-14 pattern magazines
The 184-Series Mini-14 shown here bears the Southport, Conn. rollmark and was manufactured in 1985, predating the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban. It has an 18.5 inch barrel with a plain muzzle and a non-Ranch receiver that does not have integral scope bases. The metalwork presents a stainless tone throughout.
Its operating system is Ruger’s gas-operated, short-stroke fixed piston with a rotating bolt, paired with a right-side operating rod charging handle. The rifle uses detachable box magazines and is rated for a 30+1 capacity, with two 30-round magazines included.
Furniture includes a side-folding metal stock and a black checkered synthetic pistol grip for a compact, durable configuration. A ventilated upper handguard aids cooling. Sling loops are installed at the front and rear.
Sight regulation is handled by iron sights consisting of a wing-protected front blade and a receiver-mounted adjustable aperture rear. This setup suits the rifle’s practical, irons-forward design of the 1980s era.
Made in the United States, this 184-Series Mini-14 combines pre-ban provenance with a sought-after folding-stock configuration and stainless-tone finish, offering a clean example of the model’s mid-1980s production.