Seller’s Guide: Ruger Mini-14 Values And Models

Published January 14, 2025
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Ruger Mini-14 Values And Models

A Ruger Mini-14 has an average value of between $611 and $900 depending on the condition and model. The popular Mini-14 has been in production since 1975 and a number of different variants have been produced. At Dunlap Gun Buyers and cashmyguns.com we have years of experience with Ruger rifles, especially determining values for the Mini-14. We can help you identify your Min-14 model and determine the value. Contact us to find out the value your Mini-14.

Mini-14 and Mini-14 Ranch Differences 

There are two types of Ruger Mini-14’s; the Mini-14 and the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle. The original Mini-14 was produced from 1975 through 2004. The Mini-14 Ranch Rifle has been in production since 1982. The main difference between the Mini-14 and the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle is the rear sight. The Mini-14 has an aperture rear sight while the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle folding aperture sight and the receiver is milled for scope mounts. All Mini-14 rifles, whether the Mini-14 or the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle are referred to as a Mini-14. They both operate the same using a gas-operated short-stroke fixed piston system with a rotating bolt. Since 2005 all Mini-14 rifles are based on the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle design. The value of a Pre-Ban Mini-14 made in 1986 with a stainless finish averages $768. Contact us to find out the value of your Mini-14.

Mini-14 And Mini-14 Ranch Rifle Features And Values

All early Mini-14 rifles had a smooth hardwood, military style stock with a steel butt plate and as mentioned an aperture rear sight. Both blued and stainless steel finish were made. These rifles were mostly chambered in .223 Remington, while some were chambered in .222 Remington. 

The Mini-14 Ranch Rifle is made with either a smooth hardwood stock or a black synthetic stock. As you will recall the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle is equipped with an aperture sight and the receiver is milled for scope mounts. Most Mini-14 Ranch Rifles were built with an 18.5-inch barrel, but some were produced with a 16.1-inch barrel. The 16.1-inch barrel Mini-14 Ranch Rifles have a slightly higher value than the 18.5-inch barrel models. Mini-14 Ranch Rifles were originally chambered in .223 Remington, with some chambered .222 Remington or 6.8 SPC. Currently the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle is chambered in 5.56 NATO. A Mini-14 Ranch Rifle with 18.5-inch barrel and black synthetic stock has an average value of $611. A stainless Mini-14 Ranch Rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO has an average value of $900. Not sure what Mini-14 you have? Contact us and we’ll help you determine whether you have a Mini-14 or a Mini-14 Ranch Rifle.

Mini-14 Target Rifles

The Mini-14 Target rifle was produced from 2007 through 2016 and was equipped with either a Hogue overmolded black synthetic stock or a laminated wood thumbhole stock. Target Mini-14s featured a 22-inch heavy barrel with an adjustable harmonic tuner muzzle device. The Mini-14 Target with the laminated stock has a slightly higher value than the synthetic stock variant. Contact us to find out the value of your Mini-14 Target.

Mini-14 Tactical Rifles

In 2009 the Mini-14 Tactical rifles were introduced with either a fixed stock or a collapsible stock. The fixed stock model is chambered mostly in 5.56 NATO but some were available in 300 BLK. Features include either a black synthetic stock or a speckled brown/black hardwood stock. The collapsible stock variant uses a black Strikeforce ATI 6-position pistol grip stock. Tactical Mini-14s feature a 16.1-inch barrel with flash suppressor. Contact us to find out the value of your Mini-14 Tactical.

What’s The Difference Between A Mini-14 And A Mini-30?

A Mini-30 is the same as a Mini-14 except that a Mini-30 is chambered in 7.62x39mm. The Mini-30 has either a smooth hardwood stock or a black synthetic stock and either a 16.1- or 18.5-inch barrel. It is available in either a blued or stainless finish. The Mini-30 Tactical is equipped with a 16.1-inch barrel with a flash suppressor and a fixed black synthetic barrel.

What’s The Rarest Ruger Mini-14?

The rarest Mini-14 is the AC-556 model, which is a select-fire version of the semi-automatic Mini-14. The AC-556 was made for law-enforcement and military use. Another rare Mini-14 is the Mini-14 GB which was produced from 1979 to 2004 and is equipped with a polymer pistol grip, side-folding stock, bayonet lug, threaded barrel, and flash suppressor. The GB stands for Government Barrel and these rifles were made primarily for military and law-enforcement markets. Ruger introduced a model similar to the Mini-14 GB called the Mini-14 Tactical in 2024 which is similarly equipped but the value is less than the Mini-14 GB. Mini-14 rifles chambered in .222 Remington and 6.8 SPC have a slightly higher value than Mini-14’s chambered in .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO, and 300 BLK, since fewer rifles were chambered in these calibers. Do you think you have a rare Mini-14? Contact us, Dunlap Gun Buyers and cashmyguns.com, to find out if you have a rare Mini-14.

Mini-14 Series Differences 

Mini-14 series refers to a three-digit number that preceded the serial number to indicate an engineering upgrade such as a changed in barrel twist rate. For example, 180 series are early Mini-14s with a 1:10 twist rate made from 1974 to 1977. As other design modifications were made to Mini-14, the series number was changed, continuing with 181 through 186. 

The Mini-14 Ranch Rifle began with series 187 through 188, and 195 through 197. The new Mini-14 Ranch Rifle introduced in 2005 to be more accurate then previous Mini-14’s is marked with series 580 and later 581. The Mini-30 is marked with series 186, 189, and 197; and in 2006 with series 581.