Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle .223 Rem, 18.5 in Barrel, 197-Series (2002), Blued, Hardwood Stock
This Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle is a 197-series, pre-580 example manufactured in 2002. It features the classic Ranch Rifle configuration with side ejection to clear low-mounted optics and Ruger integral receiver mounts with 1-inch rings installed. An 18.5 in tapered steel barrel with a 1:9 RH twist and unthreaded crown, a blued finish, and a hardwood stock round out a practical, well-balanced setup. It is configured for a 5+1 capacity with the included 5-round steel magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The stock shows minor scuffs and dings. The metal surfaces display mild wear. The scope rings have visible scratches.
What’s Included
- 1-inch rings for Ruger integral receiver mounts (installed)
- 1x 5-round Mini-14–pattern steel box magazine
The Ranch Rifle configuration provides side ejection designed to clear low-mounted optics and uses Ruger's integral receiver mounts, with 1-inch rings already installed for straightforward scope attachment. The installed flip-up aperture rear sight and protected ramped post front sight offer a clean sight picture when running irons.
The 18.5 in tapered steel barrel has an unthreaded crown and a 1:9 RH twist, optimized for common .223 Rem loads. The action is Ruger's proven gas-operated, short-stroke fixed piston system with a rotating bolt and a right-side charging handle for positive operation.
Construction details include a blued finish over an investment-cast steel receiver and steel barrel. The hardwood stock has an uncheckered, straight-comb profile with a semi-pistol grip and a metal buttplate. A ventilated polymer upper handguard with elongated slots aids cooling during extended strings.
This is a pre-580, 197-series Mini-14 produced in 2002 with the four-screw clamp-type gas block. It is set up for a 5+1 capacity using the included 5-round magazine and is made in the United States.