Ruger Rifles
Ruger Mini Thirty
Specs, variants & prices
Ruger currently makes 6 versions of the Mini Thirty rifle, all chambered in 7.62x39. Barrels run from 16.12" to 18.5". Ruger's suggested retail prices run from $1,389 to $1,529, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.
What versions of the Ruger Mini Thirty are there?
6 current versions. Specs and measurements are Ruger's own.
Mini Thirty
- Model / part #
- 5853
- Caliber
- 7.62x39
- Capacity
- 20
- Barrel
- 18.50"
- Overall length
- 37.50"
- Weight
- 6.7 lb.
- Finish
- Matte Stainless
- MSRP
- $1,489
- Status
- Limited Availability
Mini Thirty
Davidson's Distributor Exclusive
- Model / part #
- 5803
- Caliber
- 7.62x39
- Capacity
- 5
- Barrel
- 18.50"
- Overall length
- 37.50"
- Weight
- 6.7 lb.
- Finish
- Blued
- MSRP
- —
- Status
- Limited Availability
Mini Thirty
- Model / part #
- 5804
- Caliber
- 7.62x39
- Capacity
- 5
- Barrel
- 18.50"
- Overall length
- 37.50"
- Weight
- 7 lb.
- Finish
- Matte Stainless
- MSRP
- $1,389
- Status
- Currently Unavailable
Mini Thirty
- Model / part #
- 5806
- Caliber
- 7.62x39
- Capacity
- 5
- Barrel
- 18.50"
- Overall length
- 37.50"
- Weight
- 6.7 lb.
- Finish
- Matte Stainless
- MSRP
- $1,389
- Status
- Currently Unavailable
Mini Thirty
- Model / part #
- 5854
- Caliber
- 7.62x39
- Capacity
- 20
- Barrel
- 16.12"
- Overall length
- 36.75"
- Weight
- 6.7 lb.
- Finish
- Blued
- MSRP
- $1,419
- Status
- Currently Unavailable
Mini Thirty
- Model / part #
- 5868
- Caliber
- 7.62x39
- Capacity
- 20
- Barrel
- 16.12"
- Overall length
- 36.75"
- Weight
- 6.7 lb.
- Finish
- Matte Stainless
- MSRP
- $1,529
- Status
- Currently Unavailable
What calibers does the Mini Thirty come in?
Every current version is chambered in 7.62x39.
How much does a Ruger Mini Thirty cost?
Ruger's suggested retail prices run from $1,389 to $1,529, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts both limit which models dealers can sell, and the rules differ by type of gun. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the Mini Thirty?
Nothing new on the Mini Thirty lately.
Specs from Ruger, checked October 17, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Ruger is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Ruger.