I purchased this Mini-14 5F in 1985. It was my first firearm purchase (my dad gave me a 10/22 when I was 12) I WAS 18 YRS OLD AND IT WAS $332.00 at Wolff's Sporting Goods. In 1994 I traded it to my old police Sargent for a Rem 700 VS in 22-250. I eventually re-barreled the Rem to .308 and still have it .A couple of weeks ago I heard old George wasn't doing too well so I decided to pay him a visit as he is 84 yrs old now. During our 4 hour visit and conversation I asked if he still had it and he replied yes. I then ask if he would be willing to sell it back to me and we agreed on a fair price and Shazam. Its now mine again.