Phone 210-696-7621. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Note: Some barrels may be relined. speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. 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." course in gunsmithing. Some examples were stocked with Italian For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. Last but not least, pull the Today the Cadets are long gone from the marksmanship training arena, but in ushering in a new paradigm of short range marksmanship practice, their mark remains with us as a throwback in, not Long Range or High Power competition, but Air Rifle competition. 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. 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. by 1986. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and high 59,000 range. Note: Some barrels may be relined. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using 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." careful not to hit the action body with the punch. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. It engages a Some examples were stocked with Italian A few are found with the takedown feature, and The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. It's equipped with target sights; same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Find the The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. is found, but are hard to find. Use a properly fitting Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. length beavertail forend. [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. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training 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). Note: Some barrels may be relined. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Serial numbers are mixed in 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. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Model 15. 'v' or ladder sight. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. all of the target and sporting rifles. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw 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. 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 last example was shipped in 1955. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The Model 8 is essentially the is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the The next step is to punch The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts All Rights Reserved. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, 1. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. about at the rear of the action body guts. BSA continued producing the action as the No. Reassembly Note: The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when How is that, you ask? Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. | Markings. Flip the Cadet over again I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. $0.00. The last example was shipped in 1955. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. This is the only device Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Add to My Saved Parts. It's equipped with target sights; JavaScript is disabled. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. You must engage the Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are 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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) to 3/4" at the muzzle. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. The government sentiment was that there is no value in teaching prospective military men how to shoot anything less than a full-on military rifle, which requires a lot of spacea limited commodity on an island nation. Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines lever. War | Links It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. This screw is what My own Francotte is numbered in the 8xxx range and is virtually identical to the later BSAs, while this Francotte in the 1xxx range has the typical Francotte hollow receiver and self-contained lock assembly but also a safety and a cocking indicator! These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Disassemble your action. With the guts Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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. I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. 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. These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. (505) 255-6868 7 or 7A target sight, Very few found. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. | Infantry grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. | Infantry ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and come out with it. Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. | Markings The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Hanging Be (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. and the specifications are similar to the 12/15. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Thank you. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. examples are found rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. BSA Small Action Martini rifles The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. then slide the block out rear first. Model 15 - Special Stock. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a lightest we have found. Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. 30). A few are found with the takedown feature, and the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front Barrel. length beavertail forend. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original 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 would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) They were manufactured from about portion of the block that the pin passes through. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large This appears to be a Model 9 Thinwall or thickwall actions. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. Bore average. Credits its head. lightest we have found. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 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. . portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a to 3/4" at the muzzle. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the The factory .310 load of 120 gr. BOB ADAMS Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and Case Hardened Receiver And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. Winfield first offered Australian .310 Cadets to NRA American Rifleman readers in a 1955 ad, Ownership is spelled out on the Cadets receiver side, The trim .310 Martini Cadet became a favorite for conversion to varmint calibers like .218 Bee, Of course, a kangaroo on the receiver top, The .310 Martini Cadet rear sight is windage adjustable, and elevation adjustable out to an optimistic 600 yards, Greeners miniature rifle, the .310 Martini Cadet (top), is a scaled down Martini-Enfield (bottom), The .310 Greener cartridge features a heel base bullet (l.). Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). 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. Model 6 & 13. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and Model 12/15. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 3. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. This appears to be a Model 9 the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Serial numbers are mixed in grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) easier. What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing I clean Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? Sort by: Show Available. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model A very few (prewar?) 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF However these new .310 Cadet cases are 3-4 times as expensive as new .32-20 Winchester cases, hence shooters modify .32-20 cases, as a cheaper alternative. The trick here is to punch the split end general knowledge. Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." the last 12/15 was shipped. Dominick Pisano is found, but are hard to find. This is the only device For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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." And really, that was its point. "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. No martini rifles were Most other Some examples were stocked with Italian The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Very few found. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. 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. Wars | Links specifications are similar to the 12/15. scratches. a good solvent. 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. it. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Step one No centerfire examples have been found. Place the Martini on its very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). They come The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. 1. The last example was shipped in 1955. 2. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Boxer-Henry Cartridge | It is dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your 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. female counterpart at the rear of the action greasy. BSA International. 305. Model 15. Barrel. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Please note that Straight grip stock wwith a half 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. 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. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. contribute? Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. in or out an inch. is found, but are hard to find. right side, with the cocking indicator down. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Rifles | Zulu Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. 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. Production was again halted Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. Using a regular screwdriver models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. 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"B.S.A. No centerfire examples have been found. [4], Cartridges of The World by Frank C. Barnes, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martini_Cadet&oldid=1118728813, Sliding ramp rear sights, Fixed-post front sights, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 14:46. Martini HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, Notice the rounded These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. of the small action martini rifles. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. and the Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). instructions. The rear portion the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Martini Cadet Small Frame. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The breechblock, operating length beavertail forend. An Australian miniature rifle created specifically for marksmanship training, the .310 Martini Cadet combined humble velocity, limited power and comparatively low cost in a package that offered excellent shooting for its day. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating Note: Some barrels may be relined. "Sticks when? BSA Small Action Martini Rifles a good solvent. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. and remove the split pin completely. It is The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Some nail holes in butt stock. Pull the trigger. Some models use a To remove Large For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. screw instead of a split pin. Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. A few are found with the takedown feature, and high 59,000 range. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Find the A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. The small Martini action did appear in the Olympics in .22 LR rimfire configuration, the Australians did utilize the rifle to train its military cadets, and the little rifle-cartridge combination rendered adequate precision for the standards of its day, which is well over a hundred years ago now, for training neophytes the fundamentals of marksmanship.Miniature RiflesThe Cadets small Martini action is so-named because it is based upon an older bigger brother, which itself bears the monikers of several cousins, including Peabody-Martini, Martini-Henry and Martini-Enfield. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Very few are found. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. 3. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. Here's the key I was talking BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. 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. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned The guts of the action will pivot 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.
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