Price check on early Mini 14?

[fishhuntnut]

Anyone have an idea of price range on 180-010xx NIB Mini 14, early Southport variety?

[flattop44]

The Southport with bead front sight, I would estimate it to be in the $1,200 or so range to a collector.
FT44

[rugerguy]

Tom, greetings and best to you in the new year.....if you are getting the Mini -14 early one, please remember that there are NO parts ,nor does the factory even work on them anymore, we had two come in the shop some time ago , one was a "200th year" gun, and the bolt lug was "sheared" off, they could NOT ,nor would not work on them andrequested the customer pay an additional fee ( $325) to up grade to a more recent ,current model...please keep this in mind....sorry

[Mohavesam]

I've seen collectors go higher for as new 180- series rifles. Condition is everything.

Shooters are great bargains, and will likely give decades of service. I've seen ONE broken flat bolt (handloaded ammo), and handled or fired dozens over the years.

I've seen many more "self-detroyed" OM Blackhawks than flat bolt mini-14s. Just my experience. Always wear eye protection.