The Ruger Mini-14 with serial number 18048453 was manufactured in the early 1980s, specifically around 1982. Ruger began using the 180 series of serial numbers in 1977, and the production of this series continued until 1985. Therefore, the age of this particular rifle would be approximately 41 years as of 2023.
You will have to call Ruger for the age; 100-400
1979-1981
Go to the Ruger website, customer service, historical data, rifle, find your model, and there is a serial number/ date of production table.
Ruger's website has extensive serial number data.
Ruger's website has extensive serial number data for all to look up.
Ruger has sn data on their website.
Ruger has sn data on their web site.
Ruger's website has extensive sn data.
Ruger's website has a serial number look up function you can use.
Ruger has sn data on their web site
Ruger's web site has sn data.
Ruger has sn data on their web site.