Ruger Mini-14 182-Series Semi-Auto Rifle in .223 Rem with 18.5 Inch Barrel (1981)
This Ruger Mini-14 is an early 182-series rifle from 1981, chambered in .223 Rem and built in the United States. It features the classic Ruger receiver markings, a wood stock with matching wood upper handguard, and a clean, straightforward iron sight setup with a protected front blade and a rear aperture sight with protective ears. It also includes two detachable box magazines, giving you both a compact option and an extended-length option in the same package.
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 minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. There are light and infrequent rust spots.
What's Included
- Web sling (installed)
- 1x 40-round detachable box magazine
- 1x 5-round detachable box magazine
The receiver is marked "RUGER / MINI-14 / CAL. .223" and the rollmark includes "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC." and "SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A." The serial number prefix indicates it is a 182-series rifle, consistent with early 1980s production and the stated 1981 timeframe.
This rifle uses a gas-operated action and is described with a Garand/M14-inspired layout, including a rotating bolt and a fixed-piston gas system. It ejects and loads from the right-side port and is configured as a semi-automatic rifle.
It is fitted with iron sights: a protected blade-style front sight and a rear aperture sight protected by ears. The stock is wood, paired with a wood upper handguard, and the length of pull is listed as 12.5.
The barrel length is stated as 18.5, and the barrel appears unthreaded. With two included detachable magazines, this Mini-14 is set up to cover both low-profile storage and higher-capacity use without adding anything beyond what is included.