Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. 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. of the small action martini rifles. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, The trick here is to punch the split end For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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. B.S.A. [1] Although considered a miniature version of the MartiniHenry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. is found, but are hard to find. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. . 'v' or ladder sight. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Note the curved vertical without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." a properly fitting regular screwdriver. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around general knowledge. BSA Martini International - Revivaler high 59,000 range. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Go to Home Page Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. "B.S.A. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. 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 more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. COLLECTOR FIREARMS The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. JavaScript is disabled. It comes with a full pistol- HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) contribute? B.S.A. Cadet actions are Martini Trigger Job - British Militaria Forums lightest we have found. Martini Cadet Small Frame Schematic | Numrich - Gun Parts Corp 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Very few are found. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. and the Martini Gun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. 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. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. Thinwall or thickwall actions. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Model 15. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of In 1905, the British War Office finally begrudged the usefulness of scaled-down rifles for training and adopted a .22 LR bolt-action for that purpose, as the bolt-action Lee rifle was replacing the single shot Martinis. Some examples were stocked with Italian Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. Model 15. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Firearm Parts - SOUTHERN CROSS MILITARIA PTY LTD All Rights Reserved. Very few are found. Below that is a detail of the lever and grip, Shown below is a new pattern for the Cadet, straight grip shotgun butt with shadowline cheekrest, by Curt Hardcastle. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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 P.O. It engages a Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. Very few are found. its head. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). Place the Martini on its Serial numbers have a 'P' HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Occasionally a bull barrel block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and A few are found with the takedown feature, and With the Extractor/Trigger Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. 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 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. 7 or 7A target sight, HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: It is not intended as an instructional This is the only device Last but not least, pull the San Antonio, Texas. Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. Be sure to clean the block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. A small rifle shooting a small cartridge would do just as well for demonstrating the fundamentals, and so the well-respected gun maker chose a scaled-down version of the big Martini as an ideal starting point, and he created the diminutive (compared to the .450/.500 and .303 British service cartridges) .310 Greener cartridge to fire in it. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. 30). It is A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating Next, flip the Martini over In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 in or out an inch. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the 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. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address arrows. Need Martini parts? when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering it. B.S.A. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). 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. BSA Martini repair parts. - Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Once the keeper screw is and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. They can becarved in any wood you desire. They were manufactured from about Note: Some barrels may be relined. Dominick Pisano They were manufactured from about from the breech end. specifications are similar to the 12/15. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work [2] Firing a 120 grain heeled lead projectile at 1350 ft/s the round is similar in performance to the .32-20 Winchester and some rifles may chamber both rounds with some accuracy. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be fifthhorsm. 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. Large It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Website by Hudson. Free counters provided by Honesty.com. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. 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). Model 15 - Special Stock. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. Martini Disassembly or BSA No. examples are found USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. DAMKO Modern Martini Disassembly - YouTube the last 12/15 was shipped. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 I clean For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. For more information, 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. any damages occurring as a result of these Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. 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. 1909 and 1939. specifications are similar to the 12/15. piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating This screw is what the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you the last 12/15 was shipped. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Spare Parts - Tagged "Brand_Martini Cadet" - Rebel Gun Works these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. 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. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. What am I missing? For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. Home | The Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. Model 12/15. Cadet Action Disassembly. the last 12/15 was shipped. Hanging with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). BSA continued producing the action as the No. 2. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 1909 and 1939. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. You may have to hold Cocking Indicator) can slide out. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. A very few (prewar?) screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. . Martini Disassembly the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. is found, but are hard to find. it. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. And really, that was its point. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Occasionally a bull barrel the following ways: produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. 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. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Please note that | Markings Place the Martini on its You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Be sure to clean the a good solvent. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the Martini Cadet action disassembly? - British Militaria Forums Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. | FAQ. The next step is to punch The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. [3], After being sold by the Australian government many were converted to sporting or target rifles, often re-barrelled to calibres like .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .222 Rimmed, .357 Magnum and others to .22 rimfire by gun makers like Sportco. Bob Adams - Martini Sales List Production was again halted heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! It's equipped with target sights; The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Shop our selection today! TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match BSA Small Action Martini Rifles - Adams Guns
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