grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The lever had been cut off sometime in the past, so an extension will be welded on, and the new stock will determine the needed arch and length for the lever. Bob Adams - Martini Sales List Product Manuals - BSA Guns With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or It is not intended as an instructional The BSA Martini International was created in 1950 as an improved version of the original small Martini action found on .22lr small bore target rifles and also in slightly different form on the Australian .310 Cadet rifle. No centerfire examples have been found. Serial numbers are mixed in
scratches. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing
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the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. 1. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Cadet actions are Martini Cadet in 32-40 - British Militaria Forums
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When Greener introduced his Sharpshooters Club rifle, he applied his same argument the primary principles of rifle shooting [can] be learned as easily with the miniature rifle at a short range as with a heavier rifle at a greater distanceto concurrently introduce the air rifle for indoor marksmanship training in urban England. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. After this (thankfully) untried defense of the homeland, the Cadets apparently reverted back to a training role until the 1950s when Australia sold them as surplus, bringing us back to Winfields 1955 American Rifleman full-page ad. in or out an inch. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body.
as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. breechblock out of the action body. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
$0.00. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. The rear portion Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. the following ways:
To remove Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks - Treebone Carving In spite of deliberate government roadblocks, the miniature rifle and rifle club movements caught on with the public, and with pressure from the British National Rifle Association, the government finally admitted that rifle clubs were there to stay. Squeezing the upper HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF
Price $525 plus postage. Using a regular screwdriver To replace, reverse the order. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. even severe mechanical problems. No centerfire examples have been found. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the it. BSA Model No.4 Martini actioned rifle (Click on image for larger view)
Even loaded with smokeless powder, and while perhaps ideal for its original purpose of marksmanship training in limited space, it leaves much to be desired as a sporting round. examples are found
Most other
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Flip the Cadet over and (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A.
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After being sold by the Australian government many were converted to sporting or target rifles, often re-barreled to calibers like .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .222 Rimmed, .357 Magnum and others to .22 rimfire by gun makers like Sportco. specifications are similar to the 12/15. B.S.A. 7 or 7A target sight,
Winchesters inaugural King Buck Classic sporting clays event at NILO Farms in Illinois next month will award more than $10,000 in prizes to sport shooters ages 12 to 21. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. Some nail holes in butt stock. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. This The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when
Sort by: Show Available. Okay, safety first. As home reloading is the main option for the .310, many shooters play with different case length reduction of the .32-20, anywhere from 0.875'' to 1.185'' (22.23mm to 30.10mm). arrows. Martini Disassembly Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and even severe mechanical problems. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large
then slide the block out rear first. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the Straight grip stock wwith a half
[2] Firing a 120 grain heeled lead projectile at 1350 ft/s the round is similar in performance to the .32-20 Winchester and some rifles may chamber both rounds with some accuracy. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. Martini Trigger Job - British Militaria Forums | Markings Having acquired a Cadet action and a Kimber .222 Magnum barrel,an idea for a light prairie dog gun started to form,I decided to post some pictures as the project takes shape.
in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
I personally have found this to be true. [3] No martini rifles were
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There are a few handloading caveats involved, as the heel-base bullets are not available commercially, and case conversion may require thinning the rims on a lathe, depending upon the individual rifle. (Click on image for larger view)
Case Hardened Receiver
The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Model 15. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. 2. JavaScript is disabled. 'v' or ladder sight. scratches. | Bayonets or BSA No. The entire action can be be broken down in no. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your
contribute? Greener said he liked the small Martini action for being exceedingly strong, simple in construction, and consequently less liable to get out of order than other more complicated mechanisms.Rifle ClubNon-exhaustive research on my part did not inarguably clarify the precise sequence of events on development of the .310 Martini Cadet Rifle. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
Note: Some barrels may be relined. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
San Antonio, Texas. 'v' or ladder sight. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. the the trigger guard. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Straight grip stock wwith a half
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or BSA No. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
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Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned
it. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight
In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000
11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning.
Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 Add to cart. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out
Note: Some barrels may be relined.
Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. Today, .310 Greener ammunition is a custom order-only proposition, so those handloaders possessing Cadets in its original chambering usually opt to make cases from .32-20. conform to a very high standard based on these performances."
3. Serial numbers have a 'P'
Martini Cadet Butt Sling (MCBSS) $4000 BSA Martini Cadet Takedown Pin (MCTDP) $5000 Martini Cadet Butt Plate Screws (MCBPS) $4000 Email me when available Martini Cadet Forend Cap (MCFC) $3000 Martini Cadet 310 Firing Pin Spring (MCFPSN) $4900 BSA Martini Cadet 22H/222 Rimmed Firing Pin (MCFPN2) $7000 It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in
You'll notice in this Stripping and reassembling a Martini can Pull the trigger. | Infantry I clean Using The first step is to align HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
12 B.S.A. Model 12/15. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. course in gunsmithing. These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. by 1986. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. It comes with a full pistol-
as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. Very few are found. The next step is to punch REMOVAL, Large I found the disassembly instructions on the internet, but the screw which passes through the reciver and hold the internal assembly in place is extremely tight. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). | FAQ. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin They were manufactured from about
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1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. and remove the split pin completely. You must engage the Model 15 - Special Stock. Open the action. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model
The .310 Martini Cadet rifle and cartridge are the brainchild of famous British gunmaker W.W. Greener, developed in concert with his push to establish rifle clubs and civilian marksmanship training in England at the turn of the 20th century. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. War | Links .310 Martini Cadet: The Little Rifle That Could Model 15 - Special Stock.
Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. instructions. the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Note: Some barrels may be relined. the last 12/15 was shipped. They come
ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Whether Greener enjoined BSA to make the first miniature rifle small Martini action sometime around 1900 or whether he did it himself, isnt absolutely clear. guts should pop out. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE
You can vary the order of the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly
Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned
30). Notice the rounded Occasionally a bull barrel
The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. The Australian orders may represent the bulk of the 80,000 produced by BSA.Winfield was perhaps not the first to bring the small Martini action to U.S. shores; rather, BSA had already found a market for the No.12 .22 LR match grade version of the rifle, which undoubtedly landed here before 1955. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
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In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000
Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or
cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match
Ballard Stocks - Treebone Carving I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one.
B.S.A. breechblock out of the action body. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Very few found. from the breech end. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Using a regular screwdriver Model 12/15. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. for Martini Cadet lovers - The DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com
Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
the last 12/15 was shipped. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909,
That said, the .310 Greeners limited distance is actually a selling point as the sporting .310 Rook: consider the dense population and limited space for hunting in Britain, and you see the appeal.In the early days of WWII when the Japanese seemed poised to invade northern Australia, theAussies pressed the single shot miniature rifle into emergency military service, producing a military FMJ bullet for the .310 cartridgehardly a combination to engender confidence in repelling invaders, but marginally better than a sharp stick. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK Free counters provided by Honesty.com. BSA continued producing the action as the No. Known as the .310 cattle killer, invented by WW Greener, it was shorter in that a .310 cadet could not be accidentally chambered into the humane killer pistol. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. The .310 Cadet, also known as the .310 Greener, or the .310 Martini, is a centerfire rifle cartridge, introduced in 1900 by W.W. Greener as a target round for the Martini Cadet rifle. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets
Questions, comments, something to Place the Martini on its For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Very few found. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. Some examples were stocked with Italian
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It engages a Cadet Action Disassembly key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the [citation needed], Barnes, Frank C., Cartridges of the World, 7th Edition, p305, Donnelly, John J., Handloaders Manual of Cartridge Conversions, p360, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.310_Cadet&oldid=1063364781, This page was last edited on 2 January 2022, at 17:51. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be
Parts List. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in | Infantry 226 Williams Ln. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278
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Home | The For demonstration purposes, The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. 3. The last example was shipped in 1955. Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! A very few (prewar?) Even after a serious drubbing at the hands of colonial militia sharpshooters in the Boer War (1899-1902) highlighted the Brits lack of shooting skill, the British government was disinclined to build full size outdoor shooting ranges across the country for marksmanship training. BSA Models 6 and 7 bolt action rifles As a result, it is occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that make the Martini magic happen. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Once The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909,
You'll notice in this Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend.
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USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and even severe mechanical problems. Because rechambering to rimless cartridges required modifying or machining a new extractor, an extra step and expense, many shooters chose rimmed cartridges for the conversion. "B.S.A. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. down out of the front of the action body. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. a good solvent.
Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. . same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work
rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
to 3/4" at the muzzle. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. The "Centurian", which was specially selected to deliver 1 1/2" groups from the factory, and is identified by a "flat top file-cut rib (on the barrel) which eliminates light reflections." Note: Some barrels may be relined. piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating
I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. specifications are similar to the 12/15. 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). The Martini Cadet is a centrefire single-shot cadet rifle produced in the United Kingdom by BSA and W.W. Greener for the use of Australian military Cadets. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Website by Hudson, Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List, Firing Pin / Striker, Blued, Used Factory Original (Standard), Firing Pin / Striker, Rimfire, New Reproduction (Off-Set), Barrel, .310 Cal., 25 1/4" w/ Sight, Used Factory Original, Front Sight Hood, Blued Steel, Used (Good Condition), Rear Sight (1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Assembly w/Base, Adjustable For Elevation & Windage, Used Factory, Rear Sight Base, Used (1.50" x .65" Wide; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Complete, Used (w/1.55" x .50" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Elevation Screw Assembly, BSA, Used, Rear Sight Leaf (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (Part Of Rear Sight Leaf; For 1.55" x .55" Base), Rear Sight Leaf Pin, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf w/ Slide, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base - Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Less Base, Complete, Adjustable, BSA, Rear Sight Slide (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Slide, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Adjustable, Hunter Knobs, New, Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Used w/o Base (Base is Specific to Model), Sight Device w/ Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Sight Device w/o Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Stock Bolt Washer, Old Style, Used (.175" Thick).
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