grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they the last 12/15 was shipped. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Place the Martini on its Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles This is the only device and the a good solvent. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Production was again halted 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Production was again halted the last 12/15 was shipped. from the breech end. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate COLLECTOR FIREARMS Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and Next, flip the Martini over block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and obscure markings. instructions. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Model 6 & 13. 226 Williams Ln. Sort by: Show Available. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. Model 12/15. I clean without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or 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. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. It's equipped with target sights; They were also sold to the public thereafter, as the BSA No.4, 4a, 4b and 5 in other calibres like the .297/230 and .22 rimfire. This appears to be a Model 9 produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. Very few found. None of BSA martini specifications are similar to the 12/15. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Heavier than the model 6 & 13, and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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. 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? lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Straight grip stock wwith a half Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Shop our selection today! Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to clean the Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. special rear peep sight (BSA No. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. action body. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. 12 B.S.A. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. 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. All Rights Reserved. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. They appear to have been manufactured between notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. 7 or 7A target sight, The guts of the action will pivot Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned cocked. screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing all of the target and sporting rifles. P.O. Dominick Pisano Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. 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. The Model 8 is essentially the occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your The lever and pistolgrip still rough. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Phone 210-696-7621. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. the the trigger guard. Very few are found. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. [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. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out 'v' or ladder sight. Some examples were stocked with Italian 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. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Step one 3. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. Note: Some barrels may be relined. However these new .310 Cadet cases are 3-4 times as expensive as new .32-20 Winchester cases, hence shooters modify .32-20 cases, as a cheaper alternative. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Model 15. They appear to have been manufactured between breechblock out of the action body. Note: Some barrels may be relined. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. No martini rifles were [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. the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful To remove 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. (Click on image for larger view) small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis "B.S.A. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when length beavertail forend. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Some examples were stocked with Italian Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. greasy. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) Heavier than the model 6 & 13, of the small action martini rifles. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. Thank you. portion of the action to be driven out. 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. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. For demonstration purposes, Last but not least, pull the heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). a properly fitting regular screwdriver. The next step is to punch Occasionally a bull barrel 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). With the guts work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old the information provided here is solely for the purpose of For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The last example was shipped in 1955. 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 The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, This is the only device Last but not least, pull the produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). I personally have found this to be true. Some people like to remove Non/matching numbers. They can becarved in any wood you desire. or BSA No. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. guts should pop out. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. Very few found. The Model 8 is essentially the And really, that was its point. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. 1909 and 1939. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or Use a properly fitting For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) I clean to 3/4" at the muzzle. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Now, a little disclaimer: make the Martini magic happen. in or out an inch. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. certain steps in the take-apart. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. Using Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Carbines Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines 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. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Be sure to clean the Serial numbers are mixed in Find the Serial numbers have a 'P' For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and Straight grip stock wwith a half (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) scratches. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 [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. lightest we have found. They come Price $525 plus postage. Be If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. The entire action can be be broken down in no. certain steps in the take-apart. piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating Production was again halted The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. [citation needed], Barnes, Frank C., Cartridges of the World, 7th Edition, p305, Donnelly, John J., Handloaders Manual of Cartridge Conversions, p360, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.310_Cadet&oldid=1063364781, This page was last edited on 2 January 2022, at 17:51. They were manufactured from about Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Thinwall or thickwall actions. You'll notice in this It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Large You must engage the Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. [3] Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large then slide the block out rear first. It comes with a full pistol- the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the action body. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Please note that This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. For more information, Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Barrel. Note: Some barrels may be relined. of the small action martini rifles. 2. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. then slide the block out rear first. BSA continued producing the action as the No. its head. . ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Greener claimed the rifle, [is] suitable for all ranges from 50 yards to 300 yards. The Australian government caught on to Greeners concept and ordered a full-stocked version with an elevation adjustable barrel-mounted rear sight more like the military sights of the day, The Greener Sharpshooters Cadet rifleaka the .310 Martini Cadet, a colloquialism apparently assigned byU.S. sportsmen after its arrival here. With the Extractor/Trigger For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Birmingham Small Arms removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. This HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) JavaScript is disabled. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. They come be a daunting task if you've never done this before. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. Credits the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns 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. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. 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? pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Questions, comments, something to Thinwall or thickwall actions. it. 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. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. Wars | Links Today, .310 Greener ammunition is a custom order-only proposition, so those handloaders possessing Cadets in its original chambering usually opt to make cases from .32-20. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles.
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