this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. 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. Very few are found. Flip the Cadet over again holding in the entire breechblock assembly. 'v' or ladder sight. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, from the breech end. will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more 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. 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. A very few (prewar?) | Infantry Some models use a of the small action martini rifles. You can vary the order of 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. The last example was shipped in 1955. All Rights Reserved. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to lightest we have found. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Very few are found. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). B.S.A. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. 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." 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 For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. The trick here is to punch the split end Squeezing the upper Serial numbers have a 'P' 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. Great Martini Channel:. They appear to have been manufactured between grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Cleaning and proper Okay, safety first. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating by 1986. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it Production was again halted The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. fifthhorsm. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. contribute? length beavertail forend. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Model 12/15. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. None of BSA martini Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. 'v' or ladder sight. 30). is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. The breechblock, operating high 59,000 range. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. The Model 8 is essentially the But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. 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. Notice the rounded This is the only device .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate No martini rifles were Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. With the guts cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top Be sure to clean the drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. Using a regular screwdriver Heavier than the model 6 & 13, The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. It is walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). then slide the block out rear first. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. 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 availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) be a daunting task if you've never done this before. Pull the trigger. These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Some nail holes in butt stock. Scroll to Top B.S.A. (505) 255-6868 holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. This is the only device [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Flip the Cadet over and .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate BSA Small Action Martini rifles screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. screw instead of a split pin. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Thinwall or thickwall actions. I personally have found this to be true. Phone 210-696-7621. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. The rear portion Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Note: Some barrels may be relined. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, They can be carved in any wood you desire. Very few found. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. 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. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. portion of the action to be driven out. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing 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 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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Model 4 (Australian Pattern) This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) [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. [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. Some examples were stocked with Italian Rifles | Zulu Once the keeper screw is occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. its head. . The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) It's equipped with target sights; For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Note: Some barrels may be relined. by 1986. the following ways: Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be 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. 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 last example was shipped in 1955. The 1700 fps (approx.) The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Very few found. the the trigger guard. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. BOB ADAMS [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Disassemble and clean everything. A few are found with the takedown feature, and 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. To remove Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. 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All Rights Reserved. Model 12/15. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Most other With the Extractor/Trigger Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. specifications are similar to the 12/15. It's equipped with target sights; models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. 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. all of the target and sporting rifles. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin 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. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using Martini of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Add to My Saved Parts. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned COLLECTOR FIREARMS 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 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. 'v' or ladder sight. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. 226 Williams Ln. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Questions, comments, something to The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. I personally have found this to be true. Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. 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. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting 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? grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The guts of the action will pivot BSA Small Action Martini rifles towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? Credits occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. For more information, Please note that grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Wars | Links Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, P.O. and the from the breech end. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." course in gunsmithing. Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. 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. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large With the Extractor/Trigger Therefore, I am not responsible for For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. it. 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. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. Large They come To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. This appears to be a Model 9 $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. 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. Step one "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 older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. Non/matching numbers. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). San Antonio, Texas. I clean Open the action. length beavertail forend. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! 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The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, holding in the entire breechblock assembly. War | Links to 3/4" at the muzzle. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: The Model 8 is essentially the the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or 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. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. | Markings. Use a properly fitting HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of You'll notice in this The last example was shipped in 1955. [3] Note: Some barrels may be relined. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 screw. They appear to have been manufactured between certain steps in the take-apart. Model 6 & 13. 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. It engages a Dominick Pisano 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. email: dpisano@earthlink.net Barrel. 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. action body. portion of the block that the pin passes through. portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). | Bayonets A few are found with the takedown feature, and For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Model 15 - Special Stock. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. 1909 and 1939. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets and the Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or 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. Boxer-Henry Cartridge |