What is my mini-14 worth?

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retiredfireguy

Discussion Starter · Jan 24, 2013

Just got a mini-14 in a trade. The stock could stand to be refinished, but the bluing is good and the rifling is crisp. Per the serial number, it was manufactured in 1989. It came with three 20-round mags and one 30-rounder. Any ideas as to what it is worth? Thanks.

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OLDBRASS

· #2 · Jan 24, 2013

The skies the limit now, sice this craze started they`re hard to find

SHOOTER13

· #3 · Jan 24, 2013

Can you post a bigger picture in the thread...hard to judge by the avatar.

retiredfireguy

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 24, 2013

SHOOTER13 said:
Can you post a bigger picture in the thread...hard to judge by the avatar.

That pic is my 10/22. Decided to refinish the stock in the mini-14, so it is in pieces right now. Otherwise I would post a pic.

Popeye

· #5 · Jan 24, 2013

Hard to say but I would imagine it all depends on how well it shoots. Reliability and accuracy means everything. Some of the older ones could be pretty finicky and not very accurate. A barrel strut can certainly help with any accuracy issues. My experience with the mini 14 is that some of the aftermarket mags can cause problems. The Ruger factory mags might be a little on the expensive side but seem to work the best IMO.

shadetree

· #6 · Jan 24, 2013

as far as price i wouldnt pay more than 6 for used and wouldnt sell for less than a grand if then. as for mags even factory mags need service/ clean and lightly lubed

Shooter

· #7 · Jan 24, 2013

Even if you get a price now, in another six months, it might be a whole different valuation.

retiredfireguy

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 25, 2013

Austin said:
Even if you get a price now, in another six months, it might be a whole different valuation.

I'm thinking about selling it now, if the price is right.

retiredfireguy

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jan 27, 2013

OK, here's a pic of the Mini-14.

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Popeye

· #10 · Jan 27, 2013 (Edited)

Latest pic of mine. It's taking a nap in the back bedroom.

I only paid $529 plus Tax about a year and a half ago.(new)

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retiredfireguy

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jan 27, 2013

Popeye said:
Latest pic of mine. It's taking a nap in the back bedroom. I only paid $529 plus Tax about a year and a half ago.(new)
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Love that dark stock! I should have stained mine before I put the finish on it.

Schriscoe

· #12 · Jan 28, 2013 (Edited)

Bought a 186 series GB model wearing tapco intrafuse body. Love shooting it plus the fact it has the LEO stamp. Pondering a trade for an AR. Or I'm gonna put a red dot on it and store away until the next play date.

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Popeye

· #13 · Jan 29, 2013

retiredfireguy said:
Love that dark stock! I should have stained mine before I put the finish on it.

That is the way it came to, I didn't do anything to it in the way of refinishing the stock. Just did some work on the upper handguard.

tbc27143

· #14 · Jan 30, 2013

I looked for over a year before I bought one and the price was always $500-700. I got mine for $540 plus purchasing the 20 round mags. I suspect they are much more than that. I would keep it because of the style it is (not a so called assault rifle) yet it operates just like one and has the large capacity mags.

bblackmoor

· #15 · Jan 31, 2013

I haven't fired my Mini-14 in several years, but I'd have to be really hard up for cash to sell it. It's my favorite rifle (and the prettiest).

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