| FAQ. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. What am I missing?
The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Production was again halted
high 59,000 range. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. A few are found with the takedown feature, and
BSA Martini 02826. fifthhorsm. is found, but are hard to find. Birmingham Small Arms
action body. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
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.
1909 and 1939.
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The trick here is to punch the split end with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Be sure to clean the 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. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909,
Some examples were stocked with Italian
Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. They come
DAMKO Modern Martini Disassembly - YouTube Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel.
All Rights Reserved. Questions, comments, something to Shop our selection today! 'v' or ladder sight. Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match
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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in
The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns
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. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you They can be carved in any wood you desire. No martini rifles were
with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
Some examples were stocked with Italian
The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! portion of the block that the pin passes through. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
breechblock out of the action body. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Squeezing the upper The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out
2. I personally have found this to be true. from the breech end. 7 or 7A target sight,
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Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be
and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
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How is that, you ask? The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Occasionally a bull barrel
Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
[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. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Notice the rounded | Bayonets the following steps as a guide will help you through your BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. (505) 255-6868
Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. The lever had been cut off sometime in the past, so an extension will be welded on, and the new stock will determine the needed arch and length for the lever. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. special rear peep sight (BSA No. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Home | The Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. To remove
Cadet Action Disassembly - Martini-Henry According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the Pin. is found, but are hard to find. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by
the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. obscure markings. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Martini 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.
Introduced in 1947, it is the final model
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500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star).
Model 15. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. general knowledge. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. 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. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or
'v' or ladder sight. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate It comes with a full pistol-
Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Note the curved vertical is found, but are hard to find.
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Note: Some barrels may be relined. Model 12. 7 or 7A target sight,
Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! Be sure to clean the lightest we have found. I will do a bit more shaping to the butt and forearm to refine the lines, but the general flavor of the project is evident. 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. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. . and the
or BSA No. Heavier than the model 6 & 13,
ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. BSA International. Most other
from the breech end.
This CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. Last but not least, pull the Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing
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rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Occasionally a bull barrel
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Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. War | Links Model 12/15. easier. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
Although considered a miniature version of the Martini-Henry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. Note: Some barrels may be relined. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. 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. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Straight grip stock wwith a half
certain steps in the take-apart. 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. The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Go to Home Page
with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. 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? Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. Flip the Cadet over and
BSA Martini International - Revivaler portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. 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. None of BSA martini
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| Infantry 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.
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Please note that Here's the key I was talking 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). I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Carbines USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. 3. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. I clean pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. "Sticks when? You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it.
Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. 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. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
Last but not least, pull the
its head.
Martini Cadet action disassembly? - British Militaria Forums I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. A few are found with the takedown feature, and
then slide the block out rear first. They were manufactured from about
threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before You can vary the order of Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
The Model 8 is essentially the
I clean models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000
Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend.
scratches. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. You'll notice in this Very few found. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Note: Some barrels may be relined. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. 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 to 3/4" at the muzzle. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. 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.). The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in
If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". All Rights Reserved. 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). One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. Boxer-Henry Cartridge | One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. scratches. Next, flip the Martini over Some models use a For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
of the small action martini rifles. You can vary the order of No centerfire examples have been found. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 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.
Product Manuals - BSA Guns grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). It engages a the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front 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. [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. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. It is not intended as an instructional 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.
Cadet Action Disassembly length beavertail forend. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. 2. It's equipped with target sights;
out the Breechblock Axis Pin. all of the target and sporting rifles.
Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, With the Extractor/Trigger Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Martini HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the Need Martini parts?
Spare Parts - Tagged "Brand_Martini Cadet" - Rebel Gun Works pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using Use a properly fitting 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. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. To remove They appear to have been manufactured between
in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
cocked. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the I've sold many for silhouette rifles.
Martini Trigger Job - British Militaria Forums The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail.
BSA Model No.4 Martini actioned rifle once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath
BSA Small Action Martini Rifles - Adams Guns 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Parts List. greasy. Case Hardened Receiver
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Place the Martini on its This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. 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. 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. Once the keeper screw is It is 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.