Mac mini: Can I downgrade to OS X 10.8.5?

Simple question: Since the "current" Mac mini is the Late 2012 model, which originally shipped with OS X 10.8.x, is it possible to purchase a new unit today, wipe the drive, and install OS X 10.8.5? I have a 10.8.x installer.
Reason for this question: I have read about many problems with Server 3.x on OS X 10.9.x and Windows clients. I need to use a Mac mini to support some Windows 7 clients and know 10.8.5 with Server is stable.
Is this viable? Any other thoughts?
Thank you,
Pete

The original poster did not say that his 2012 Mini originally came with ML. All he said was the 2012 Mini originally shipped with ML.
There is a difference with "his" Mini and "2102 model".Mini
dcimino wrote:
The response was to:
"Simple question: Since the "current" Mac mini is the Late 2012 model, which originally shipped with OS X 10.8.x, is it possible to purchase a new unit today, wipe the drive, and install OS X 10.8.5? I have a 10.8.x installer."
He clearly states that his late 2012 came with 10.8.x so lets not create confusion.

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