Ruger Mini 14 Serial Number

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Ruger Mini 14 Serial Number

I own a Mini 14 181 series with the serial number that isn't listed by Ruger. I am trying to determine is date of manufacture. The number is. Check with Ruger to see if 181 series is still supported with spare parts and factory repairs. Info probably available on ruger.com, or get info there to contact them. 'For details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Departments: • Rifles, Shotguns, Revolvers: 603-865-2442. India arie ready for love download. Mar 26, 2010 - Mini 14 Serial numbers and year they were produced. This on the Ruger site to tell what year a mini was made according to it's serial number.

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Ruger Mini 14 Serial Number

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12-31-2013, 15:09	#1
Registered Member Posts: 3	Mini-14 Serial Number (Question) I've seen a number of sites that show which numbers were made in what year for the Mini-14. Problem is my Mini-14 has a serial number beginning with 180, can anyone give me a make date for the 180 series ??

12-31-2013, 15:46	#2
Moderator Posts: 3,076	Ruger Mini-14 Serial Number History Should be what you need

12-31-2013, 16:34	#3
Moderator Posts: 3,076	its not even worth it. Last edited by whofarted; 12-31-2013 at 21:26. Reason: like this post if you hate cute lil kittens

12-31-2013, 17:22	#4
Full Member Posts: 50	Thanks for the serial numbers. It appear that my gun was made prior to 1975. I had checked earlier it seems that a couple of years ago it had no collectors value. Now that I am retired I will go ahead and modify to make it more accurate. After a few shots it warms up and the point of impact shifts about 10 inches high at 100 yards.

12-31-2013, 17:26	#5
Full Member Location: Everett, WA by way of NW Ark.	Interesting. My standard model SS Mini-14 is a 185 series that I got new in March, 1985. I figured that the 85 meant 1985, but apparently not. I am also puzzled that the 185 range does not show up until late 1986? or 87 according to the tables. It is lower in the range of 185, having a -02xxx suffix. Seems to an anachronism or maybe it is because it is a stainless model.

12-31-2013, 17:49

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Thanks for the serial numbers. It appear that my gun was made prior to 1975. I had checked earlier it seems that a couple of years ago it had no collectors value. Now that I am retired I will go ahead and modify to make it more accurate. After a few shots it warms up and the point of impact shifts about 10 inches high at 100 yards.

There are not a whole lot of parts that are available to modify a 180 series mini for accuracy improvement. Unless you have a strong attachment to that firearm, you would probably be better off selling it to get a new 580+ series mini14. The only modification that I know of for your mini is an amega ranges rail-strut.
180 series mini 14's are obselete, and Ruger will not repair them. There are no factory parts available for them. You almost have to have a spare gun available for parts. Good luck

12-31-2013, 19:52

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its not even worth it.

Hummm .. unsure of metal capacity thing .. But
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12-31-2013, 19:59

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Hummm .. unsure of metal capacity thing .. But
Semper Fi
Combat Wounded Vietnam Marine Vet (1965) Here.

Not even worth it was in reference to a post i deleted regarding BWRAVENS classy post pointing out he ignores me.

12-31-2013, 20:01

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If the gun is not worth very much than selling would seem foolish since I will receive almost no money for it. The serial number is just a little over 1000 and it came with a gold bead front sight. If I buy a new .223 an AR15 would be the logical choice and it is what I should have purchased in the first place.
I recall that barrel struts are suppose to fix the zero drifting problem that I am having. The inaccuracy is likely caused by the poor ruger barrel that it has.

12-31-2013, 21:15

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I didn't realize your gun was that early. You have what is refered to as a Southport Mini. It is a museum piece especially if it has the M14 style rear sights. It is worth $1000 - $2000 depending on condition, Whatever you do, Please do not modify it!

12-31-2013, 21:37	#11
Registered Member Posts: 3	'I didn't realize your gun was that early. You have what is refered to as a Southport Mini. It is a museum piece especially if it has the M14 style rear sights. It is worth $1000 - $2000 depending on condition, Whatever you do, Please do not modify it!' Which post are U referring 2 ? Could it be the Mini serial number that is the 180(75002) ? Or another ?? BTW - Happy New Years EVERYONE !!!!!!

12-31-2013, 21:58

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If the gun is not worth very much than selling would seem foolish since I will receive almost no money for it. The serial number is just a little over 1000 and it came with a gold bead front sight. If I buy a new .223 an AR15 would be the logical choice and it is what I should have purchased in the first place.
I recall that barrel struts are suppose to fix the zero drifting problem that I am having. The inaccuracy is likely caused by the poor ruger barrel that it has.

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01-01-2014, 05:50

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The serial range-180-00001--1974--1 in 10
180-05101--1975--1 in 10
It was intended for a police department in the Metairie, LA area and at another gunstore about a month later I purchased a factory 30 rounder that was intended for another police department outside of Chicago IIRC near Brookfield. The gun was a little less than $200 and the mag was about $35. Gun came with two 5 round magazines. I did not get the original box that the gun came since when it was returned by the police department they apparently did not return the box. I will look into what is a southport mini and would like to replace it with a good to go AR15 or maybe AR10 or a couple of good to go minis. I live near the Pensacola, FL area.
Thanks for the information from all.

01-01-2014, 12:11

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IF you can find the right buyer.
Here is one that went for $541 on GunAuction.

Yeah, this auction was almost 6 years ago, pre-bubba. Collector interest and values have gone up alot since then.

01-11-2014, 15:52	#15
Registered Member Posts: 2	I have a Ranch Rifle with serial #196-222XXX. Is there anything about it's date of manufacture that would cause me difficulty in mounting an adapter for Weaver style mounts (such as spacing between the scope ring cutouts)? I don't know much about these rifles yet. It looks like there are some real experts here.

01-11-2014, 16:53	#16
Registered Member Posts: 2	Wow! One is $15, the other $150! So, the big difference is between the Ranch Rifle and the Mini-14, then? Just to put a red dot on, the one from Amazon should work though, right? Thanks for the info.

01-11-2014, 17:17

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Location: Iowa

I'll try and take a stab at this one, correct me if I'm wrong.
The ranch rifle simply means the receiver has scope mounts built into the receiver. The reason for such a big difference in price between the two rails is because they are completely different. One is simply a traditional scope mount and the other is a forward optics (scout scope, red dot, etc.) mount.
The both of these mounts are made for both the regular Mini 14 and the Ranch Rifle, you just need to specify which you need.
Both of the rails will mount your red dot, it just depends on where you want it.
Traditional Mount:
Forward Optics Mount:

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01-11-2014, 20:47	#18
Full Member Location: CA	I have a Mini 14 Ranch SS. Serial Number 188-9xxxx. I called Ruger about a year ago and they told me I have a 1 in 9 twist. The chart says, if I'm reading it right, I have a 1 in 7 . Whose confused. Me, Ruger, or the chart offered?

01-12-2014, 22:42	#19
Full Member Location: CA	Thanks for that one. Guess I have to measure it. Can't rely on any larger organization to be accurate or reliable. Just gotta ck it myself. Thanks for the logical input.

01-12-2014, 22:46	#20
Full Member Location: CA	My 188-92xxx measured 1 in 9 twist. Glad you got me to actually measure it. Now I have confirmed twist for use with higher grain bullets. They seem to need a faster twist.

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