Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle 187-Series .223 Rem, 18.5 in Blued, Hardwood Stock, 1983, with Bushnell Banner Lite-Site Scope
This 1983 Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle (187-series) in .223 Rem stands out for its excellent condition, clean bore, and classic Ranch Rifle feature set. It includes integral Ruger-pattern scope ring bases with optics-friendly ejection and comes equipped with a Bushnell Banner Lite-Site scope installed. The rifle retains its blued steel finish and hardwood stock, and ships with a 5-round magazine, installed sling, rings, and a soft case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The Bushnell Banner Lite-Site scope's illumination does not function.
What's Included
- Soft rifle case
- Bushnell Banner riflescope with Lite-Site ocular (installed)
- Ruger-pattern scope rings (installed)
- Leather carry sling (installed)
- 1x 5rd steel detachable box magazine
The 187-series Ranch Rifle configuration provides integral Ruger-pattern scope ring bases and an ejection pattern designed to work well with optics. Its low-profile folding aperture rear sight and wing-protected front post on a banded base are the Ranch Rifle type, giving practical sighting options when the scope is removed.
The 18.5-inch tapered steel barrel features a crowned, plain muzzle. A ventilated polymer upper handguard covers the gas system, which uses a four-screw gas block with a right-side operating rod. This setup reflects the proven Mini-14 operating design and handling feel.
A Bushnell Banner Lite-Site scope is installed in the included Ruger-pattern rings. It uses a duplex reticle, and the ocular housing is marked "LITE-SITE." This setup complements the rifle's optics-friendly ejection and integral ring bases.
The hardwood stock has a straight comb and semi-pistol grip, with a Ruger-logo ribbed buttplate and sling swivels. Capacity is 5+1 with the included 5-round steel magazine. The rifle is finished in blued steel and was manufactured in the United States in 1983. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches.