Ruger Mini-14 GB/Government Bayonet Model

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The GB models were sold only to Law Enforcement and Government agencies. Many of the GB models were used in Prisons and for Law Enforcement backup guns. Many GB models have been used very little over the years and are in excellent mechanical condition. This one is in excellent condition showing minimal use with an excellent barrel free of any signs of excessive use. According to the serial number this GB was manufactured in 1998.

SPECIFICATIONS

GB Model
Stainless Steel
20" Barrel
Synthetic Stock
M7 Bayonet
20 Round Factory Ruger Magazine labeled "Restricted Law Enforcement/Government Use Only".

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

These guns were simply standard Ruger Mini-14's that were given a list of extra accessories. This included a flash hider that adorned the muzzle crown of the rifle. The muzzle attachment allowed for use with a line of CS (tear gas) and smoke grenades, which were launched by blank 5.56mm rounds. This hider doubled as a recoil reducer as it ported the gases out and away from the muzzle.

About five inches behind the muzzle, under the front site, was a bolted-on bayonet lug. This would accommodate any M16 style bayonet (the M7, M9, OKC-3S, or others). This made the gun good for riot/crowd control scenarios for paramilitary forces overseas and was key in selling the gun to such groups as the French National Gendarmes and the Bermuda Defense Forces. After all, nothing says 'keep off the grass' around a government building than a line of guys with rifles with fixed bayonets. This feature gave the gun its "GB" moniker, which stood for Government Bayonet.

In the US the Mini-14GB was marked "For Government and Law Enforcement Use Only" on both the receiver and the magazines (20-round standard rather than the flush fit 10-rounders). Sales were enough to police and sheriff's departments to keep the gun in Ruger's LE line for several years.

State conservation officers, often having to confront armed poachers, frequently did do with a GB at their side. Corrections agencies, especially large state agencies, thought the GB was perfect for prison response teams, horse patrols, and tower guards.

Further, these guns got away from the M16 black rifle look, which was important for many towns concerned with PR issues. A Mini-14, even if it could mount a bayonet, just looked a whole lot more like Andy Griffith than Judge Dredd. Moreover, it gave the opportunity to use the gun for ceremonial details as a nice sparkly bit of chrome on the end really snazzed up the rifle.