as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. None of BSA martini The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. 226 Williams Ln. No centerfire examples have been found. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move Straight grip stock wwith a half HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) portion of the block that the pin passes through. 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match The pistolgrip version is known as the Whatcheer, or Creedmoor, and will require you to shorten and bend the lever to match the pistolgrip of the stock. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. examples are found The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. guts should pop out. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly - YouTube photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open BSA Small Action Martini rifles lever. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini general knowledge. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). Disassemble your action. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK Case Hardened Receiver For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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." These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Questions, comments, something to portion of the block that the pin passes through. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Martini Cadet action disassembly? - British Militaria Forums Birmingham Small Arms They can be carved in any wood you desire. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. about at the rear of the action body guts. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini Use a properly fitting The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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! San Antonio, Texas. $0.00. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Pin. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. They come piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. 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. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing All Rights Reserved. The Model 8 is essentially 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. For more information, Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. body. Go to Home Page The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. Martini-Henry Parts for Sale - International Military Antiques These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a The idea is to be able to move the Martini around Phone 210-696-7621 Martini Trigger Job - British Militaria Forums 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. It engages a USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. Most other I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). 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 rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. 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. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Occasionally a bull barrel the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the all of the target and sporting rifles. 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. . Greener claimed the rifle, [is] suitable for all ranges from 50 yards to 300 yards. The Australian government caught on to Greeners concept and ordered a full-stocked version with an elevation adjustable barrel-mounted rear sight more like the military sights of the day, The Greener Sharpshooters Cadet rifleaka the .310 Martini Cadet, a colloquialism apparently assigned byU.S. sportsmen after its arrival here. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. BSA Models 6 and 7 bolt action rifles The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. 7 or 7A target sight, My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Very few are found. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. all of the target and sporting rifles. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Okay, safety first. greasy. Martini Cadet in 32-40 - British Militaria Forums Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. What am I missing? block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and 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. B.S.A. 12 B.S.A. Some examples were stocked with Italian correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. down out of the front of the action body. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, This appears to be a Model 9 same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Need Martini parts? Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. 1909 and 1939. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Reassembly Note: 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. length beavertail forend. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Thinwall or thickwall actions. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. of the small action martini rifles. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. The next step is to punch Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Very few are found. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The rear portion "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. Okay, safety first. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. . At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. 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? certain steps in the take-apart. A very few (prewar?) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. Carbines 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. BOB ADAMS P.O. Very few are found. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Thank you. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. Model 12/15. breechblock out of the action body. A few are found with the takedown feature, and 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? Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. 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. Price $525 plus postage. Boxer-Henry Cartridge | obscure markings. 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. Model 15 - Special Stock. Dominick Pisano Note: Some barrels may be relined. even severe mechanical problems. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. its head. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Martini Cadet Small Frame Schematic | Numrich - Gun Parts Corp Most other Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. 3. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. This screw is what surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 1909 and 1939. and the we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. 1. Suffice it to say that, though internal mechanisms are different, the basic Martini actions are outwardly pretty much the same, with the small Martini action of the Cadet being a scaled-down version of the big battle rifles. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) This Notice the rounded Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. B.S.A. 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. Free counters provided by Honesty.com. "B.S.A. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks - Treebone Carving seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. it. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). of the small action martini rifles. | Markings. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to BSA Small Action Martini Rifles - Adams Guns 1. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. | Infantry For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. action body. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. and remove the split pin completely. dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Safe Pressures In the Cadet Martini - Sporting Shooter War | Links high 59,000 range. to 3/4" at the muzzle. 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. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Barrel. 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. by 1986. Serial numbers have a 'P' [4], Those still using the .310 Cadet have to either buy cases to reload, by Bertram Bullet Co. in Victoria, Australia, or several small independent ammunition makers in Australia and the United Kingdom. the last 12/15 was shipped. to 3/4" at the muzzle. Bore average. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. then slide the block out rear first. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Home | The scratches. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. Flip the Cadet over and I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. 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. They were manufactured from about Thinwall or thickwall actions. certain steps in the take-apart. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts 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. The entire action can be be broken down in no. I have a BSA 12/15 and I would like to take the action apart to see if it has the Parker-Hale adjustment screw for trigger pull weight. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Some examples were stocked with Italian Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. Model 12. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. then slide the block out rear first. Some people like to remove For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) With the Extractor/Trigger Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Be Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: The last example was shipped in 1955. The Akron Zips rifle team wrapped up its record-breaking season with a fifth-place finish in the eight team-field at the 2023 GARC Championship on Feb. 25-26 at WVU in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. Pin. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). [3] HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are of the small action martini rifles. It is not intended as an instructional length beavertail forend. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. Notice the rounded any damages occurring as a result of these Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. 1909 and 1939. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. They can becarved in any wood you desire. COLLECTOR FIREARMS small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Model 15 - Special Stock. fifthhorsm. special rear peep sight (BSA No. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. 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. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. You'll notice in this 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. Cadet Action Disassembly - Martini-Henry 226 Williams Ln. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out The last example was shipped in 1955. To remove The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) the last 12/15 was shipped. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Martini Cadet - Wikipedia This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. Spare Parts - Tagged "Brand_Martini Cadet" - Rebel Gun Works BSA Martini repair parts. - Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association Place the Martini on its The trick here is to punch the split end the the trigger guard. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Cadet Action Disassembly. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Occasionally a bull barrel 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Very few found. | Markings will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more BSA International. scratches. You can vary the order of . It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Ballard Stocks - Treebone Carving The trick here is to punch the split end Model 15. The next step is to punch http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Once Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Find the notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Non/matching numbers. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. a good solvent. Barrel. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. 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. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address It's equipped with target sights; course in gunsmithing. No centerfire examples have been found. Next, flip the Martini over conform to a very high standard based on these performances." "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF 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. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. to 3/4" at the muzzle. Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by 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.

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