Ruger Mini-14 182-Series .223 Rem, Stainless, 18.5 inch Pencil Barrel, Choate Side-Folding Stock, Pre-Ranch Configuration, 2x 30-Round Magazines
This 1980 Ruger Mini-14 from the 182-Series is a pre-Ranch configuration built with a stainless receiver and pencil-profile 18.5 inch stainless barrel. It is set up with a Choate Tool Corp. polymer side-folding stock with pistol grip and a black synthetic ventilated upper handguard. The rifle retains its iron sights and Mini-14 gas system with a 4-screw stainless gas block and front sling loop, and includes two 30-round magazines plus a removable clamp-on multi-slot flash hider.
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.
What’s Included
- 2x 30-round Mini-14 detachable box magazines (one translucent polymer; brand not identified)
- Choate Tool Corp. polymer side-folding stock (installed)
- Clamp-on multi-slot flash hider (removable)
The 182-Series Mini-14 is a pre-Ranch configuration, desirable for its classic features and early production timing. This example was manufactured in 1980 in the USA and is built around an investment-cast stainless receiver and a stainless, pencil-profile, crowned 18.5 inch barrel. It uses the proven Mini-14 detachable box magazine system and includes a stainless trigger guard.
A Choate Tool Corp. polymer side-folding stock with pistol grip is installed, providing a compact folding option while preserving a solid shoulder weld when extended. The upper handguard is a black synthetic piece with elongated ventilation slots that complement the lightweight barrel profile.
The Mini-14 gas system here features the 4-screw stainless gas block with an integrated front sling loop. Controls remain familiar, including the right-side reciprocating charging handle and the Garand-style trigger-guard safety. Sighting is via iron sights: a pinned ramp/blade front and a receiver-mounted aperture rear.
Included are two 30-round magazines, with one being a translucent polymer magazine of unidentified brand. A clamp-on multi-slot flash hider is currently fitted and is removable, allowing easy configuration changes. The listed length of pull is 14.5 inches.