Factory Ruger Mini 14 Magazines

evermore

June 23, 2003 11:27

I recently bought some factory mini 14 magazines, both 20 and 30 round. The 30 round magazines had the ruger name on the side and the emblem on the floorplate. The 20 round magazines only had the ruger emblem on the floorplate. From what I've seen, these are the typical characteristics of the factory magazines. I found an oddball magazine that looks identical to the 30 round housing, only smaller, it has a 20 rd. capacity, but what makes this magazine different is that the floorplate is plastic and is held in place with two pins. I was told that these magazines are in fact factory magazines, but were government issued. Does anyone know or have an history on these magazines? Please let me know!!!

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  reb8600

  June 23, 2003 11:53

  If you dont get your answer here you can go to www.perfectunion.com they have a forum for the mini 14 and they will be able to answer it for you.
  
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  rmeyer

  June 23, 2003 13:49

  The mags with the pinned on bottoms are the early style. Don't see to many of them anymore. I believe they were the 1's that were included with the purchase of the older mini 14 rifles and the ac556s before they were discontinued and subsituted with 5 rounders.

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  evermore

  June 23, 2003 14:28

  Thanks alot!!! It looks like these are in fact factory magazines, I thought so, that's really good to know! It doesn't look like it can be disassembled though. Can it?

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  wbfromsd

  June 23, 2003 18:57

  I've got a couple of metal bottom plates for Ruger mini 14 clips if anyone is interested in them. They are like I'v seen on the 20 and 30 rounders. Thanks Email william.keller@med.ge.com

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  rmeyer

  June 24, 2003 00:45

  Its been a long time since i've seen 1 up close. All the 1's I have have the metal floorplates. I would think they could be disassembled . The pins don't press in?

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