Early[ier] ruger mini

[copertop80]

Did some swapping with a guy and acquired this mini didnt realize it till I got there and saw it in person, but it has a wooden heat shield. Quick internet search shows the gun to be manufactured somewhere round 1978. Series 181-xxxxxxx, the stock was the interesting part to me you dont see to many like that.

Questions are
Are the older Mini's more desireable/valuable?
Should I keep it all together, as i was considering selling all the old furniture?

 

[Okie4570]

Nice find! There's a little serial number/wood shield info here. I wouldn't sell any of it imo.

http://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/HandGuard.php

 

[mugsy]

I don’t know of any added value for the 181 series. I do know that most after-market stocks will not fit the 181 or will only fit after some modification.

 

[copertop80]

I don’t know of any added value for the 181 series. I do know that most after-market stocks will not fit the 181 or will only fit after some modification.

This one slipped right into the a.m. stock w/o issue.. idk the a.m. manufacture at this moment i can get back w/ya when I get home after work this evening

 

[mugsy]

This one slipped right into the a.m. stock w/o issue.. idk the a.m. manufacture at this moment i can get back w/ya when I get home after work this evening

No problem with the head shield/replacement heat shield? That tend to be the problem.

 

[copertop80]

Naw the one thay goes in the stock was slittle snug but went right together w/minimal effort

 

[copertop80]

Nice find! There's a little serial number/wood shield info here. I wouldn't sell any of it imo.

http://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/HandGuard.php

Couldnt find one anywhere

 

[clintbailey]

I traded for an older Mini a few years back, mine is the all wood/stainless version, believe its a 181 series as well, 1980 vintage per my research...never thought I would keep it but really liked it so its still here

 

[Okvet03]

I prefer the wood heat shield early ones. Sooner or later I'll pick one up. Drop it in any stock you want but I'd keep the old stock. I don't know if the premium is large, but it would separate it from the crowd.

 

[mouthpiece]

The 180 series is the one that doesn't fit the 181 series and newer furniture.

You need to sell me that wood furniture! PM me with your asking price