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Factory folders have the sling swivel mounted on the side of the gas block.
I've never seen a factory folder exact copy, only aftermarket styles that are ostensibly not factory.
A 183 series Mini is not especially desirable but the folder is. Say $500 for the gun, $400 for the stock. Now if it were a GB model, easily double the cost for the gun.
You'll find these older Minis are more a niche market item. Expensive mags, inaccurate for any sort of precision work. They're more of a LCF article for collectors than any sort of serious-use piece of hardware.
A 183 series Mini is not especially desirable but the folder is. Say $500 for the gun, $400 for the stock. Now if it were a GB model, easily double the cost for the gun.
You'll find these older Minis are more a niche market item. Expensive mags, inaccurate for any sort of precision work. They're more of a LCF article for collectors than any sort of serious-use piece of hardware.
GB Mini's had a flash hider, bayonet lug and front sight with "ears" like M14/M1A/M1 Carbine.
There used to be a company called "Falcon" that produced a folder almost identical to factory folder except for a different pistol grip. Falcon grip was larger and had a gap between it and trigger guard. Pin on side of stock to secure when folded had a slot on the factory stock. Falcon stock no slot.
Many a fun day in the bush in late 80's/early 90's with mine. 30 and 40 round mags were not common but attainable.
Lost mine in a house fire along with many other irreplaceable items. I found the burnt remnants of the metal stock. Someday I'll resurrect it on a 10/22 or something.
The factory and the Falcon stocks were decent and fast to deploy. I would expect to pay a premium as they're discontinued.
There used to be a company called "Falcon" that produced a folder almost identical to factory folder except for a different pistol grip. Falcon grip was larger and had a gap between it and trigger guard. Pin on side of stock to secure when folded had a slot on the factory stock. Falcon stock no slot.
Many a fun day in the bush in late 80's/early 90's with mine. 30 and 40 round mags were not common but attainable.
Lost mine in a house fire along with many other irreplaceable items. I found the burnt remnants of the metal stock. Someday I'll resurrect it on a 10/22 or something.
The factory and the Falcon stocks were decent and fast to deploy. I would expect to pay a premium as they're discontinued.
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