Yes, the AIM Sports Inc Ruger for Mini-14/Mini-30 See-Thru Base Scope Mount will fit and function as intended on your Ruger with a 196 serial number.
The AIM Sports Inc Ruger for Mini-14/Mini-30 See-Thru Base Scope Mount is designed to fit current generation models of the Ruger Mini 14. I would recommend the GG&G Ruger Mini-14/ Mini-30 Ranch Model Picatinny Scope Mount found using the following link:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/gg-g-ruger-mini-14-mini-30-ranch-model-picatinny-scope-mount.html
The manufacturer states that the AIM Sports Inc Ruger for Mini-14/Mini-30 See-Thru Base Scope Mount will only fit current generation Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifles. Unfortunately I am unaware of a scope mount that will fit an old generation Ruger Mini 14. I recommend contacting Ruger to see if they have a recommendation for a scope mount for your particular rifle.
The AIM Sports Inc Ruger for Mini-14/Mini-30 See-Thru Base Scope Mount is designed to fit current generation models of the Ruger Mini 14. I would recommend the GG&G Ruger Mini-14/ Mini-30 Ranch Model Picatinny Scope Mount found using the following link:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/gg-g-ruger-mini-14-mini-30-ranch-model-picatinny-scope-mount.html
It should fit on your Mini 14 ranch. You cannot mount Ruger Mini 14 rings to this mount, as this is a picatinny rail.
No, it is specifically for Ranch models.
It should as long as it is a Ranch model.
No, it will not.
It attaches directly to the receiver the way the proprietary Ruger ringmounts would. No drilling or tapping is required.
This AIM Sports Inc Ruger for Mini-14/Mini-30 See-Thru Base Scope Mount is designed for current gen Mini 14 rifles. I'd recommend using the Evolution Gun Works Picatinny Scope Mount designed specifically for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown model. You can find it using the following link:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/egw-ruger-10-22-picatinny-rail-scope-mount.html?_iv_gun-model=ruger-10-sl-22-takedown