certain steps in the take-apart. the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front This appears to be a Model 9 the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly BSA Small Action Martini rifles BSA International. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles - Adams Guns For more information, One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. . 3. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. 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." right side, with the cocking indicator down. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, a good solvent. Open the action. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Hanging rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. They can be carved in any wood you desire. email: dpisano@earthlink.net prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. It is not intended as an instructional The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Reassembly Note: the last 12/15 was shipped. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Spare Parts - Tagged "Brand_Martini Cadet" - Rebel Gun Works (Click on image for larger view) The next step is to punch very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. 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. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more Introduced in 1947, it is the final model The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: 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. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Barrel. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. Rifles | Zulu all of the target and sporting rifles. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. 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. portion of the action to be driven out. BSA Martini International - Revivaler Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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." portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal Please note that occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). (Click on image for larger view) The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. it. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of It comes with a full pistol- first time stripping your Martini. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Model 12. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Production was again halted The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. How is that, you ask? But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? Due to the .310 using a heeled projectile, the neck thickness of the .32-20 does not have to be reamed down, after first being case length resized to 1.075" (27.3mm). Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. Some nail holes in butt stock. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight 30). Using a regular screwdriver The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. They can becarved in any wood you desire. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Martini Gun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts This is the only device None of BSA martini "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: They appear to have been manufactured between This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. The last example was shipped in 1955. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Most other It's equipped with target sights; This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by 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. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). in allowing the pin to exit the other side. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. P.O. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) greasy. high 59,000 range. 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The 1700 fps (approx.) It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. Some people like to remove The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the Rifles | Zulu Martini Cadet action disassembly? - British Militaria Forums The next step is to punch pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. No centerfire examples have been found. BSA Martini 12/15 action teardown - Rimfire Central Firearm Forum the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, Add to cart. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they 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. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in The trick here is to punch the split end with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. or BSA No. Place the Martini on its 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. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) 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). Last but not least, pull the and the In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. 305. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top You'll notice in this Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. [3] "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF BSA continued producing the action as the No. lightest we have found. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! lightest we have found. contribute? Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Very few are found. Martini No martini rifles were Be Most other The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Website by Hudson. 1909 and 1939. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Martini Cadet - Wikipedia Go to Home Page For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Model 15. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. 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. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: BSA Models 6 and 7 bolt action rifles I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Thinwall or thickwall actions. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, For demonstration purposes, REMOVAL, Large Model 12. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." No martini rifles were Find the 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Here's the key I was talking 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.). portion of the block that the pin passes through. Serial numbers have a 'P' course in gunsmithing. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. Occasionally a bull barrel The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. 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. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Model 12/15. San Antonio, Texas. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. I personally have found this to be true. .310 Martini Cadet: The Little Rifle That Could I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable 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 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. length beavertail forend. 30). Model 6 & 13. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini 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. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Very few found. 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. Martini A very few (prewar?) | Infantry cocked. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match the following ways: 1. is found, but are hard to find. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable 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. Some examples were stocked with Italian all of the target and sporting rifles. Martini Cadet in 32-40 - British Militaria Forums Martini Cadet Small Frame Schematic | Numrich - Gun Parts Corp these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. They were manufactured from about work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old of the small action martini rifles. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. "Sticks when? HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Dominick Pisano by 1986. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE of the small action martini rifles. 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. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK You'll notice in this ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. Be sure to clean 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. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. | Markings Once Very few found. 1. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. "B.S.A. Note: Some barrels may be relined. certain steps in the take-apart. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. [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. scratches. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. To remove BSA Martini 02826. Boxer-Henry Cartridge | is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. 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. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. 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. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. Great Martini Channel:. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) breechblock out of the action body. Some models use a Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? Phone 210-696-7621. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. its head. Pin. female counterpart at the rear of the action The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old They come No martini rifles were 2. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. Dominick Pisano Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Thinwall or thickwall actions. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be Product Manuals - BSA Guns Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. and remove the split pin completely. Large Model 6 & 13. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. This appears to be a Model 9 Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 The lever and pistolgrip still rough. You may have to hold 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 with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. 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. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Winfield targeted precision shooters in the ad with marketing language like, same type lever action as finest Olympic match rifles; Used by Australian Cadets to learn precision shooting; and, One of the few rifles in the world designed solely for [marksmanship training].While perhaps a bit ambitious in calling the .310 Greener cartridge accurate enough to justify use of a good scope, none of Winfields claims are false. Serial numbers are mixed in rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Birmingham Small Arms Model 12/15. 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. BSA Martini repair parts. - Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Occasionally a bull barrel With the Extractor/Trigger A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Note the curved vertical Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? B.S.A. Cadet Action Disassembly 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. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. from the breech end. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). high 59,000 range. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. 'v' or ladder sight. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in The Model 8 is essentially the Disassemble your action. Very few are found. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly - YouTube No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. specifications are similar to the 12/15. come out with it. examples are found Thinwall or thickwall actions. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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. B.S.A. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target 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. 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. Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Pin. 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). make the Martini magic happen. Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game.
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