Mini 14 folding stock construction

[roninrider]

Who can show me how the original (now discontinued) Ruger side folder stock construction. I am trying to duplicate but don't understand how the stock itself comes apart. I am referring to the rod that seems to be either pressed together or screwed and welded...can't figure it out. Anyone have any picks of a disassembled original folder stock?


BTW, if such stocks were available to the public again for about $350 each, how many do you think would sell?

 

[Hey...]

If you're going to copy it, would be best to pay and buy one. Lots of math you wont get just from pictures if production is a true goal.

To be honest, there are 2 clones of them (discontinued as well) and the Ruger is the best looking and personally the ONLY one I'd want, at any price.

I'd bet there are some that would pay $350 though if it was done very well.

 

[MG34_Dan]

Actually Feather Industries had a folding Mini-14 stock long before Ruger did. Ruger copied the Feather stock design almost exactly. While Feather used an AR15/M16 pistol grip, Ruger came up with their own. Other than that, the two stock appear identical.

 

[roninrider]

I actually have an original but can't see how it disassembles from the ends. I am considering a small batch run of clone folders but more like original quality. Trying to get mine apart to send to some fabricators and try to make identical copy (since the patent is over 20 years old)

 

[nklf]

I would be interested in one if it could be modified to fit an AC556