What is My Ruger Mini-14 Rifle Worth?

Why do Gun Owners Like Ruger Mini 14 Rifles?

Among the most popular civilian firearms is the Ruger Mini-14. Based on the venerable M-14 design, the Ruger Mini-14 is known to be a reliable design popular in the hands of civilians, law enforcement and military.

It was used by the armies of Bermuda, Thailand and Rhodesia as well as the police forces of Australia, El Salvador, Hong Kong, Indonesia and New York among others. The firearm is battle proven as it saw use in the Rhodesian Bush War and “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland. Having seen production since 1973, the Ruger Mini-14 has become a collectors item with many of the older production Mini-14s seeing a significant increase in value.

How to Determine the Value of my Ruger Mini-14 / Ranch Rifle?

The Mini-14 has a fairly diverse production with a number of variants being released during its lifecycle. The original production civilian rifle was dubbed the “Ranch Rifle” and remains the basic model. In 1987 Ruger began production of the Mini Thirty, essentially the same as the Ranch Rifle but chambered in 7.62x39mm. These models are commonly found on the used market.

A few rare variants that can be found are the model intended for government use. The Mini-14 GB (Government Barrel) can rarely be found in the NFA market and are much more valuable than the standard Mini-14. The arguably most rare variant found on the used market is the rare AC-556 which is a select fire option. A pre-86 select fire example of the AC-556 will likely fetch more than $10,000.

A major factor in determining value for any firearm comes from the condition of the gun. If it is in mint condition with little finish wear from handling, the gun can retain a good portion of its retail value. If more usage is apparent and the gun has scuffs, dents or scratches on the slide or polymer lower, the value will lower with each imperfection. Same goes with the metal parts, the more scratches and faded bluing finish that becomes present on the gun from handling and usage can greatly diminish its value. The takeaway is that as the condition of the firearm worsens, the less it will be worth when re-sold.

Another factor that contributes to a re-sale value is the firearm’s originality. Please note that as a collectors piece, the value of Mini-14s are greater if they retain the original finish. Another nuance is whether all the parts of the firearm have the same serial numbers.

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