Mini's of that vintage generally had a banded front sight with the ramp made integral to it.

https://ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/accessories_img/Front-Sight-OEM-Series-181-199.gif

As long as yours is solidly attached , the rifle will Zero and the front post isn't too thick for the type of shooting you do , it should be fine.

Last edited by SargeMO; 12/12/19.

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