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. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. BSA International. (Click on image for larger view) Model 15 - Special Stock. A few are found with the takedown feature, and HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) All Rights Reserved. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Boxer-Henry Cartridge | No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 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. all of the target and sporting rifles. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) It's equipped with target sights; screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper | Infantry contribute? A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Be sure to clean the Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in 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. 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. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. greasy. any damages occurring as a result of these One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. After this (thankfully) untried defense of the homeland, the Cadets apparently reverted back to a training role until the 1950s when Australia sold them as surplus, bringing us back to Winfields 1955 American Rifleman full-page ad. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. 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." towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting (Click on image for larger view) Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Model 12. Model 6 & 13. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Okay, safety first. Straight grip stock wwith a half a properly fitting regular screwdriver. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. easier. to 3/4" at the muzzle. guts should pop out. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly None of BSA martini with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Carbines length beavertail forend. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Straight grip stock wwith a half Note: Some barrels may be relined. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in Notice the rounded Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. 1. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: This is the only device It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Great Martini Channel:. 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 are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and None of BSA martini HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) No martini rifles were They were manufactured from about occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). a properly fitting regular screwdriver. Pin. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of The Model 8 is essentially the 'v' or ladder sight. Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. And really, that was its point. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. 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. [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. 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). For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE 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. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Very few are found. Wars | Links Find the The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." make the Martini magic happen. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. Lower the operating lever. They can be carved in any wood you desire. fifthhorsm. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. right side, with the cocking indicator down. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Website by Hudson, Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List, Firing Pin / Striker, Blued, Used Factory Original (Standard), Firing Pin / Striker, Rimfire, New Reproduction (Off-Set), Barrel, .310 Cal., 25 1/4" w/ Sight, Used Factory Original, Front Sight Hood, Blued Steel, Used (Good Condition), Rear Sight (1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Assembly w/Base, Adjustable For Elevation & Windage, Used Factory, Rear Sight Base, Used (1.50" x .65" Wide; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Complete, Used (w/1.55" x .50" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Elevation Screw Assembly, BSA, Used, Rear Sight Leaf (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (Part Of Rear Sight Leaf; For 1.55" x .55" Base), Rear Sight Leaf Pin, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf w/ Slide, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base - Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Less Base, Complete, Adjustable, BSA, Rear Sight Slide (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Slide, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Adjustable, Hunter Knobs, New, Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Used w/o Base (Base is Specific to Model), Sight Device w/ Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Sight Device w/o Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Stock Bolt Washer, Old Style, Used (.175" Thick). I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. Place the Martini on its | Bayonets To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. It is Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. To replace, reverse the order. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. A very few (prewar?) | FAQ. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Scroll to Top The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Please note that A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Using a regular screwdriver (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. scratches. from the breech end. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the holding in the entire breechblock assembly. Whether Greener enjoined BSA to make the first miniature rifle small Martini action sometime around 1900 or whether he did it himself, isnt absolutely clear. Very few found. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. When The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. Cleaning and proper With the Extractor/Trigger Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, 3. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Using Note: Some barrels may be relined. to 3/4" at the muzzle. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. No martini rifles were Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large With the guts This Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns It engages a San Antonio, Texas. I personally have found this to be true. No martini rifles were BSA Small Action Martini rifles 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. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). 12 B.S.A. Most other 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? 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. The entire action can be be broken down in no. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. come out with it. San Antonio, Texas. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. . Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Once course in gunsmithing. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly all of the target and sporting rifles. Occasionally a bull barrel Dominick Pisano is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The factory .310 load of 120 gr. Occasionally a bull barrel of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. They were manufactured from about 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. Some examples were stocked with Italian 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. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Non/matching numbers. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. The buttplate is not fit yet. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and No centerfire examples have been found. Shop our selection today! Stripping and reassembling a Martini can Rifles | Zulu once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. the following ways: 1. They come But that, as they say, is another story. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they portion of the block that the pin passes through. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or The Model 8 is essentially the Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Model 12/15. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Cadet Action Disassembly. 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. 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. BSA Martini 02826. Pin. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Note: Some barrels may be relined. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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. Very few are found. portion of the block that the pin passes through. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) This appears to be a Model 9 My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Having acquired a Cadet action and a Kimber .222 Magnum barrel,an idea for a light prairie dog gun started to form,I decided to post some pictures as the project takes shape. Step one by 1986. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the and the I found the disassembly instructions on the internet, but the screw which passes through the reciver and hold the internal assembly in place is extremely tight. arrows. it. But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Very few found. 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! 7 or 7A target sight, I will be working on a forearm pattern next. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Most other Disassemble and clean everything. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . the following ways: The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) or BSA No. The trick here is to punch the split end REMOVAL, Large Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug 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). Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. it. 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. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the They appear to have been manufactured between 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. These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. Serial numbers have a 'P' Btw, I wanted to ask something about disassembly to do with the trigger, I have had some problems with the trigger as it seems "sticky" so I had thought I may need a new spring as it is not as smooth as other cadets I've tried. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw Some models use a holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. specifications are similar to the 12/15. BSA Small Action Martini rifles Someone did a beautiful job building the rifle in .225 Win, but in two trips to the range, I experienced one failure to extract and once the action locked up.

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