Ruger Mini 14 - Weird Ser #

shooter10

July 17, 2013 18:59

Yes golferboy, it is not a ranch gun. Thank you. But back to the question that I hope someone has an idea about. Is the a chance that
Ruger does something special with a gun that has 185-000001? Any serious ideas are appreciated.

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  llama

  July 17, 2013 20:51

  They do have a "buy anything with a particular serial number" program - the collection of "serial number 13" stuff was listed recently... heck its still running and plenty of time to bid! (no affiliation, interest, etc. in the auction)
  
  http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=354508198

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  dcs shooters

  July 18, 2013 04:44

  It is just the first one made in the 185 series [;)]

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  golferboy426

  July 18, 2013 11:06

  then it is nothing special , just the first in the prefix series.

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  rufe-snow

  July 18, 2013 11:50

  If Ruger thought it was something special, it would have never left their factory. Most of the companies are aware of the collector attraction for low serial numbered guns. They either keep them or give their brass, or high volume distributors first shot.
  
  Obviously there would be some collector interest. Factory originality and NIB condition with all original paperwork and accessories, would be a major factor in value to a collector. Given that it's over 25 years old.
  
  On the other hand if you got a well used Mini 14, thats been used as a truck gun for the last 20 years? I don't see the serial number adding any additional value. Please post quality photos of it. For us to be better able to help with valuation.

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