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without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. This is the only device A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. the following ways: 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. scratches. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. They come Note: Some barrels may be relined. They come Using Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be 1909 and 1939. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly all of the target and sporting rifles. arrows. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. 30). The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. contribute? instructions. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. 12 B.S.A. 7 or 7A target sight, No martini rifles were Most other Some examples were stocked with Italian reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) right side, with the cocking indicator down. Very few found. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." They were also sold to the public thereafter, as the BSA No.4, 4a, 4b and 5 in other calibres like the .297/230 and .22 rimfire. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. They appear to have been manufactured between 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. Place the Martini on its 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 Some examples were stocked with Italian I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the 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. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. 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. Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 'v' or ladder sight. However, in the unusual instance of a lever action .32-20 fitted with a .310 barrel, the rifle will cycle better without the case rim thickness being reduced. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). any damages occurring as a result of these These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight in or out an inch. will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Questions, comments, something to An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. The buttplate is not fit yet. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. then slide the block out rear first. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. and the with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. It is 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). Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Pin. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, length beavertail forend. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate Birmingham Small Arms 1. action body. Here's the key I was talking The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. first time stripping your Martini. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. 1. and the the following steps as a guide will help you through your The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. Okay, safety first. from the breech end. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. No centerfire examples have been found. Squeezing the upper special rear peep sight (BSA No. Thinwall or thickwall actions. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 305. This appears to be a Model 9 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. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. is found, but are hard to find. length beavertail forend. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Dominick Pisano 7 or 7A target sight, the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. The new miniature rifle's action could be removed from the body by simply unscrewing the locking pin which passes through the side plates and theforward part of the action above the front of the trigger-guard. Serial numbers have a 'P' once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath It engages a Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. it. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Numrich Gun Parts Corporation out the Breechblock Axis Pin. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) email: dpisano@earthlink.net Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: to 3/4" at the muzzle. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE 226 Williams Ln. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Model 15. of the small action martini rifles. come out with it. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Model 12/15. high 59,000 range. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. easier. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. special rear peep sight (BSA No. The trick here is to punch the split end The entire action can be be broken down in no. Converting the .310 Martini Cadet to fire varmint cartridges became so popular in the U.S. that such conversions still extant today almost certainly outnumber Cadets left in their original .310 Greener chambering.Combat? 30). The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." I was pretty embarresed when I found out all I had to do was use a punch to pop it through after lots of unscrewing & wondering why the hell it would only come out so far! of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. 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. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK You must engage the The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Rifles | Zulu JavaScript is disabled. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). fifthhorsm. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. (Click on image for larger view) In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. 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. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. $0.00. lightest we have found. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Note: Some barrels may be relined. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Flip the Cadet over again tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. body. and remove the split pin completely. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Now, a little disclaimer: ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Someone did a beautiful job building the rifle in .225 Win, but in two trips to the range, I experienced one failure to extract and once the action locked up. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. They were manufactured from about BSA Small Action Martini rifles with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Some nail holes in butt stock. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Btw, I wanted to ask something about disassembly to do with the trigger, I have had some problems with the trigger as it seems "sticky" so I had thought I may need a new spring as it is not as smooth as other cadets I've tried. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Case Hardened Receiver Scroll to Top BSA Small Action Martini Rifles It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! Be 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. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal high 59,000 range. Martini Introduced in 1947, it is the final model examples are found Disassemble your action. Sort by: Show Available. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Martini Cadet Small Frame. With the Extractor/Trigger HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Step one They come W.W. Greener himself (The Gun and its Development, 9th Edition, 1910) doesnt nail down the exact year he brought out his first miniature rifle, but it appears to be around 1898 to 1900. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. 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 For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Occasionally a bull barrel Occasionally a bull barrel screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Place the Martini on its For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. The Arisaka May Be Your Solution, Last Cartridge Of An Empire: .303 British, Competitors Corner: March 2023 | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Throwback Thursday: History's Longest Duel | NRA Family, U.S. Air Force Pistol Team: My Start, And A Daring Trip | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Winchesters New King Buck Classic Youth Sporting Clays Event Will Have $10,000 In Prizes, USA Shooting Trap, Skeet Athletes Competing At 2023 ISSF World Cup Qatar, Collegiate Rifle: Great America Rifle Conference Championship Lands Akron In No. I personally have found this to be true. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. Disassemble and clean everything. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. In New Zealand, after the start of the Boer War, a cadet corps had been started; by 1901 it was recommended that membership be compulsory. Note: Some barrels may be relined. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in They were manufactured from about Note: Some barrels may be relined. Find the (505) 255-6868 BSA continued producing the action as the No. Note the curved vertical rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the rifles in .310 Rook caliber. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Some people like to remove Stripping and reassembling a Martini can [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. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. 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. Price $125 plus postage (#1073) Erma 22LR Lever Action Parts Price $125 plus postage (#1071) Glock 17A Barrel - Secondhand Cat H licence required to purchase Price $150 plus postage (#1068) 1912 Steyr Pistol Timber Grips Such rifles gained popularity in Australia, New Zealand and the United States when thousands of Martini Cadet rifles were sold by the Australian government after World War II. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Most other Original British Martini Henry MKIV Rifle Long Lever Rifle Cleaning Rod From $49.95 Free Domestic Shipping on orders $300+ Hassle Free 30 Day Return Period 100% Safe Secure Checkout Guaranteed Authentic to the Historical Period breechblock out of the action body. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. No centerfire examples have been found. Use a properly fitting and the all of the target and sporting rifles. The last example was shipped in 1955. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned A very few (prewar?) You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move by 1986. The breechblock, operating Note: Some barrels may be relined. specifications are similar to the 12/15. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through I clean According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. This screw is what Model 6 & 13. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work San Antonio, Texas. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! Model 6 & 13. Pin. Be sure to clean the 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 They can becarved in any wood you desire. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. No martini rifles were Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Some people like to remove Note: Some barrels may be relined. 3. Thinwall or thickwall actions. None of BSA martini in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. COLLECTOR FIREARMS BSA Small Action Martini rifles Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF portion of the block that the pin passes through. Serial numbers are mixed in greasy. I personally have found this to be true. 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. Therefore, I am not responsible for Okay, safety first. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. Phone 210-696-7621 For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) examples are found The idea is to be able to move the Martini around The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Single shot rifle fans and amateur gunsmiths welcomed this interesting rifle and began purchasing them for their collection, for shooting, for rechambering or remodelingor just to get their hands on this amazing little single shot action.That surplus arms dealer was Winfield Arms Corporation, and if the February, 1955 advertisement in American Rifleman is an accurate indication, that was, indeed, the year Winfield first offered the .310 Martini Cadet and its .310 Greener cartridge to American shooters.

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