Ruger mini 14 - AR15.COM

Posted: 5/15/2002 5:57:04 AM EDT

I have a pre-ban mini 14 with a Ram-line folding stock. I would like to trade it to a local gun shop. My question is about trading price. Does it have increased value because of pre-ban and having a folding stock? If so could you give me a ball park figure to work from. I see from other post that post ban are much cheaper, but I would feel awkward asking 70.00 - 900.00 for this. Thanks

Posted: 5/15/2002 7:30:27 PM EDT

[#1]

This might help, might not.

I know of a stainless, pre-ban, fixed stock Mini purchased before things got crazy. Purchase price was $430, or about $450 w/ tax. The same rifle sells today for about $415 (tax on top of that).

Opinion: assuming ANIB condition, it's worth roughly what you paid for it.

Posted: 5/15/2002 7:31:32 PM EDT

[#2]

Oh, P.S. My answer reflected "Retail" price. You'll get skinned a little so the dealer can make a profit. That's reality / that's life.

Posted: 5/15/2002 7:58:58 PM EDT

[#3]

You will be lucky if they offer you $200 for it. Till you try and buy it back the next day, then it will be an ultra rare pre pre-ban, and they want $600 for it. Sell it on the board or to a private person, NEVER EVER sell a used gun to a gunstore.

Posted: 5/15/2002 8:04:09 PM EDT

[#4]

i bought a new in box postban stainless mini last year for $421.90 last year. on the other hand, i bought a stainless mini 14 pre-ban GB government model about a month later&paid around $650 for it. the GB model was a trade in from some state dept. of correction.

Posted: 5/17/2002 6:41:43 PM EDT

[#5]

bybon, I could be wrong but I feel your asking price of $700-900 may be a little high. It's been about 4 years ago but I got 2 Ruger factory folders, a blued Mini for $450 and a stainless one for $600. I agree with the others that if you want top dollar for your rifle then sell it private party or over the internet,etc..