Ruger and His Guns by Robert L Wilson

Author:Robert L Wilson
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: e9781510709263
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2006-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

The Ruger Ranch Rifle

Introduced: 1982, “Incorporates an ideal scope mounting system—integral scope bases in the receiver accept the proven solid steel Ruger mounting rings…. for correct, comfortable scope use and convenience in earning. All of the best features of the basic Mini-14 design have been retained in the Ranch Rifle.”

Serial Numbers: 187-00000 to -99999; and similarly numbered serial prefixes 188-00000 to -71016 (through 1993).

Total Made Through 1993: In excess of 156,000.

Number 187-26569 Ranch Rifle.

Caliber: .223; also available in .222 (from 1983 to 1993).

Magazine Capacity: 5, in spring-fed staggered detachable box.

Barrel Length: 18½”.

Rifling: 6 grooves, right-hand twist, one turn in 10”; after 1989, one turn in 7”; after mid-1994, one turn in 9”.

Markings: See Table of Markings.

On left side of rear of receiver:

BEFORE USING GUN-READ WARNINGS IN

INSTRUCTION MANUAL AVAILABLE FREE FROM

STURM, RUGER & CO., INC.

SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A.

Trademark to left of bottom two lines of marking, as is R registration stamping.

Sights: Fold-down rear peep sight, blade front sight. Receiver with factory-machined scope mounting system. 1” Ruger scope rings standard accessory.

Overall Length and Weight: 37¼”. approx. 6½ pounds.

Stocks: American hardwood, molded sporter-type buttplate, polyurethane finish. Some stocks have curved Celcon buttplate; othrs have rubber recoil pad.

Finish: Blued, or satin-polished stainless steel.

Materials, Construction, and Innovations: Unique new patented buffer system, re-directing and effectively absorbing the shock of the slide block striking the receiver in recoil (to protect scopes). Re-designed bolt; eliminating the old spring-loaded ejector. Modified bolt stop, serving as an ejector, wherein empty cartridges are ejected sideways, to best clear low-mounted scopes. Folding rear peep sight, as back-up for scope. Ventilated glass fibre hand guard.

Issue Price: $345.00 (1982).

Engraving: Serial number 187-10132 gold inlaid and engraved for William B. Ruger, Sr., by Paul Lantuch.

Price Sheet Listings and Major Production Variations:

Mini-14/5R: With integral dovetails on receiver to accommodate Ruger 1” scope rings.

K-Mini-14/5R: Stainless steel (first listed 1985); with integral scope bases and Ruger 1” scope rings.

K-Mini-14/5RF: Stainless steel, with folding stock “for hikers, campers, boaters, pilots, and others when space is at a premium” (1986–1990).

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