![]() I also have a Ruger Letter of Authenticity for it. It took me a while but I finally found mine - a 1985 factory produced stainless Mini 14 folder in excellent condition with the original serial numbered box, original paperwork and 5rd mag. Note that there may be nothing mechanically or otherwise wrong with a non-factory configured folder, it simply won't have the provenance of a factory-produced folder. They have been tremendously helpful in running S/N's for me and saved me from a few non factory folders. If you have the serial number of one that you are considering purchasing you can call Ruger and they might be able to look it up and tell you the configuration that it left the factory. You need to be careful and do your homework. non-factory folders and pay the former's price for an example which is the latter. ![]() This is a correct Mini 14 Factory side folder from the mid 80s. All Mini 14s except the Target model can shoot 223/5.56. The problem with attempting to ascertain prices for Mini 14 folders is that many buyers fail to distinguish between factory vs. Also you can call Ruger and give them the serial number and if they have a record of it, they can tell you exactly how it was made when it left the factory. Factory configured stainless folders, GB models were $1,500-1,800. Factory configured stainless folders were selling for $1,200-1,500. Factory configured blue folders, GB models were selling for around $1,200. Factory configured blued folders were going for around $1,000-1,200. Non-factory configured stainless folders are next at $900-1,100. Non-factory configured blued folders are at the bottom for $800-1,000. I found prices to be the following as of early 2018 with the highest prices realized on gunbroker: I recently had similar questions as the OP and researched as many completed auctions and sales as I could find. The former commands a premium.how much is up to you. The former was produced as and left the factory in a folding stock, the former did not and was assembled as a folder aftermarket. Its saving grace is in its folding stock which would allow for easier maneuvering in and out of vehicles, however its longer length detracts in the user’s ability to navigate. First you need to distinguish between a factory configured folder and a non-factory configured folder. Measuring 34.5 to 38 inches long with an unloaded weight of 7.5 pounds, the Mini-14 tactical is slightly heavier and a couple of inches longer than your standard AR15. ![]()
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