Although considered a miniature version of the Martini-Henry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. Therefore, I am not responsible for The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. B.S.A. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the It comes with a full pistol- 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. They were manufactured from about Occasionally a bull barrel HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) in or out an inch. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Using a regular screwdriver Barrel. Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a the the trigger guard. Great Martini Channel:. BSA Martini 02826. Occasionally a bull barrel Using is found, but are hard to find. 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. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. even severe mechanical problems. .310 Martini Cadet: The Little Rifle That Could A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Bore average. Very few found. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will Production was again halted The Model 8 is essentially the BSA Models 6 and 7 bolt action rifles 'v' or ladder sight. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. The trick here is to punch the split end the following ways: 1. Find the for Martini Cadet lovers - The DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). 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. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. Model 12. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). 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Notice the rounded The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a The factory .310 load of 120 gr. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? by 1986. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Barrel. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. Most other Hold onto the trigger guard and with your thumb apply gentle pressure to thegoose neck of the tumbler to put light tension on the trigger. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. breechblock out of the action body. scratches. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. 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The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Cadet Action Disassembly - Martini-Henry Martini Cadet action disassembly? - British Militaria Forums small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis 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. The Model No.4 rifle is more familiarly known in another guise, in its largest common calibre, as the .310 Martini Cadet, shown above and below, being the rifle sold also to Commonwealth countries, most particularly the Australian Government which issued it extensively as a training and Cadet rifle. the following ways: The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in cocked. contribute? occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Model 15 - Special Stock. 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 screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Most .310 cadet chambered rifles need to have the rim of the .32-20 case reduced from 0.065" to 0.045" (1.7mm to 1.14mm), to allow proper head spacing and operation of rifle. Home | The The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) 226 Williams Ln. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. B.S.A. Cleaning and proper Model 6 & 13. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Some examples were stocked with Italian (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. They can be carved in any wood you desire. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte | Bayonets The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. 7 or 7A target sight, The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. A Martini .222 Rimmed using the same powder and projectile: ADI lists a starting load of 19gn of AR2207 at 26,100 psi for 3020fps while your manual says not to exceed 19.5gn in a Martini for 30350fps. any damages occurring as a result of these prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. 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." Converting the .32-20 (r.) case to .310 Greener (c.) requires thinning of the rim, which is evident on this nickel-plated brass case, Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Addressing Bullet Drift From Springfield Rifling, Too Much Recoil? to 3/4" at the muzzle. Pin. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). All Rights Reserved. Non/matching numbers. contribute? 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. a good solvent. Model 12/15. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front Very few are found. 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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) You can vary the order of and remove the split pin completely. BSA continued producing the action as the No. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). You can vary the order of Step one of the small action martini rifles. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. A very few (prewar?) 1909 and 1939. 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. body. Hanging Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Dominick Pisano of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. come out with it. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Some examples were stocked with Italian HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Model 15 - Special Stock. Using a regular screwdriver These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Please note that examples are found Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the San Antonio, Texas. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) This is the only device Birmingham Small Arms 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. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Note: Some barrels may be relined. Model 15. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. The guts of the action will pivot Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper 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. "B.S.A. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. in or out an inch. "B.S.A. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, The Model 8 is essentially the . Flip the Cadet over again work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. 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. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. 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. They can becarved in any wood you desire. They come 'v' or ladder sight. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. 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. 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. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Martini Cadet Small Frame Schematic | Numrich - Gun Parts Corp | Bayonets Wars | Links This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Reassembly Note: a good solvent. 'v' or ladder sight. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match examples are found without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Thinwall or thickwall actions. 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. arrows. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Price $525 plus postage. Be (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. its head. Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles - Adams Guns is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your This is my main pattern for the small martini, it will work on the larger 12/15 type, or you can pare it down for the cadet (shown in the picture below this). Phone 210-696-7621 the last 12/15 was shipped. 7 or 7A target sight, Disassemble your action. specifications are similar to the 12/15. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. Very few are found. Phone 210-696-7621. it. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing You'll notice in this removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) It is not intended as an instructional Product Manuals - BSA Guns 1. Note: Some barrels may be relined. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Credits I've sold many for silhouette rifles. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). by 1986. A few are found with the takedown feature, and 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. It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. BSA Martini 12/15 action teardown - Rimfire Central Firearm Forum Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing lightest we have found. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. 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. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Model 6 & 13. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. It's equipped with target sights; Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. the following ways: The next step is to punch rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. all of the target and sporting rifles. action body. These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. It comes with a full pistol- Website by Hudson. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. 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. Need Martini parts? Add to cart. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Martini-Henry Parts for Sale - International Military Antiques very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. 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. The entire action can be be broken down in no. Cadet actions are we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move portion of the block that the pin passes through. I personally have found this to be true. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Mark III (U.K. N.R.A.
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