Ruger Mini-14 Standard (Non-Ranch) 186-Series .223 Rem, 18.5 in Blued, Hardwood Stock — 1992 Manufacture
This Ruger Mini-14 is a Standard (non-Ranch) 186-Series rifle chambered in .223 Rem, manufactured in 1992. It features the classic pre-2005 slim pencil-profile 18.5-inch barrel, a blued finish, and a straight-comb hardwood stock. As a Standard model, it retains Ruger’s robust, fully adjustable aperture rear sight and iron-sight configuration without integral scope bases. Overall condition is very good with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
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 is little sign of prior use, and the firearm presents in excellent condition.
What’s Included
- 1x 5-round steel detachable box magazine
Built on an investment-cast steel receiver with a blued finish, this 186-Series Mini-14 reflects Ruger’s proven construction approach from the early 1990s. The carbon steel barrel uses the classic slim pencil profile with a crowned muzzle, delivering the well-known handling characteristics of this era.
The rifle employs Ruger’s fixed-piston, short-stroke gas system with a rotating bolt for reliable cycling. The right-side charging handle and detachable box magazine configuration provide familiar Mini-14 ergonomics and straightforward operation.
Sighting equipment consists of a wing-protected front ramp/post and a protected aperture rear sight that is adjustable for windage and elevation. As a Standard (non-Ranch) model, it does not have integral scope bases and emphasizes a rugged iron-sight setup.
The straight-comb hardwood stock pairs with a ventilated polymer upper handguard for durability and heat management. Length of pull measures 12.5 inches, and the rifle is configured in non-GB form with a plain crowned muzzle and no flash suppressor or bayonet lug.