RUGER MINI-14 RANCH RIFLE Description
5.56 NATO (current mfg.), .223 Rem. (older mfg.) or .222 Rem. (disc.) cal., 18 1/2 in. barrel, blued finish, 5 (standard mag. starting in 1989), 10 (disc.), or 20 (new 2008) shot detachable mag., receiver cut for factory rings, drilled and tapped receiver (new 2013), supplied with scope rings, folding (disc.) or adj. ghost ring aperture rear sight and blade or protected front sight, black synthetic or hardwood stock, flat style recoil pad (became standard 2005), 7 lbs. New 1982.
Due to 1994 Federal legislation and public sentiment at the time, the Mini-14 and the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle was only produced for the public with a 5 shot detachable mag., 1994-2004.