The last change in the Mini-14 line-up appeared as late as in 2005 when Ruger company introduced a new version of the mini-14, which incorporated integral scope bases of the earlier"Ranch" rifles with protected front sight and non-folding diopter rear sight, which has smaller mount that of previous rifles. In 1986, Ruger introduced a Mini-30 rifle, which was the same basic weapon but adapted to 7,62x39M43 ammunition of Russian origin. The ejection mechanism was changed to eject spent cases to the right side, clear of the scope, and the rear sight was fitted on the folding base. This version was optimized for use with telescope sight and thus was produced with integral scope bases on the receiver. In around 1982 Ruger introduced its next civilian modification of the Mini-14, known as the "Ranch" rifle. Until now, all Ruger Mini-14 rifles are available either in carbon or stainless steel versions. The first major modification to the Mini-14 family appeared in 1978 when Ruger introduced an all-stainless version of the basic rifle. All weapons in the Mini-14 family share the same basic design, although there are differences in certain parts for example, AC-556 rifles had a slightly longer receiver, which hosts the fire mode switch at its rear part. The latter is a selective-fired weapon and thus can be classified as a true assault rifle. The former is still a semi-automatic only weapon but is fitted with protected front sight, flash hider, and a bayonet lug. For government users, Ruger produced two specialized versions of the basic rifle- the Mini-14GB and AC-556. Since its commercial introduction in 1973, the Ruger Mini-14 rifle found wide acceptance among both civilian shooters and a variety of police and security forces around the world. The rifle was intended for either civilian and para-military use it was patterned after the current US issue military rifle, the M14, and was chambered for relatively new 5,56x45mm (.223 Remington) ammunition. Magazine capacity: 5, 10, 20 or 30 rounds detachable box magazinesīill Ruger, one of the leading US arms designers of the post-WW2 period, began the development of a new semi-automatic rifle circa 1970. It may be a long time before you have an opportunity to purchase another one especially one in this condition.Ĭaliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Remington) also 7,62×39 M43 in Mini-30 It will be a great addition to your collection. It has the correct black sling, the wood stock is in above average condition showing only minor handling marks. It will ship with the bayonet in the picture which is a model M7 Vietnam era bayonet. The pictures show an extended magazine release but I have the original one that was on this rifle and it will go with it. It has the inventory number 7H inscribed on the receiver and on the bottom of the trigger group. My understanding is that this GB came out of the Minnesota Prison System. The GB (Government Bayonet) Model of the Ruger Mini-14 was produced for Law Enforcement and Government Use Only #91494.
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