by 1986. 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 entire action can be be broken down in no. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). 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. Home | The Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. 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). screwdriver tip in the photo at left. 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. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles self-contained package. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Wars | Links action body. 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. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. contribute? The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. 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 .310 Cadet, also known as the .310 Greener, or the .310 Martini, is a centerfire rifle cartridge, introduced in 1900 by W.W. Greener as a target round for the Martini Cadet rifle. And really, that was its point. None of BSA martini 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Step one A very few (prewar?) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Non/matching numbers. 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. length beavertail forend. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Notice the rounded rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. The last example was shipped in 1955. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they BSA continued producing the action as the No. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets They appear to have been manufactured between surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. COLLECTOR FIREARMS Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned A few are found with the takedown feature, and 7 or 7A target sight, Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Straight grip stock wwith a half These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Be An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. In 1905, the British War Office finally begrudged the usefulness of scaled-down rifles for training and adopted a .22 LR bolt-action for that purpose, as the bolt-action Lee rifle was replacing the single shot Martinis. email: [email protected] These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. 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. Model 12. Pin. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Model 15 - Special Stock. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Model 15. Pull the trigger. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Find the Great Martini Channel:. Note: Some barrels may be relined. B.S.A. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Straight grip stock wwith a half 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. The Model 8 is essentially the Serial numbers have a 'P' grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." The idea is to be able to move the Martini around its head. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training (Click on image for larger view) Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? 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." Martini Cadet Small Frame. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. 3. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. arrows. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original 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. then slide the block out rear first. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). about at the rear of the action body guts. | FAQ. specifications are similar to the 12/15. 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. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Shop our selection today! Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. 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. lever. This appears to be a Model 9 Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. 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. Thinwall or thickwall actions. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. BSA International. the last 12/15 was shipped. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 This screw is what careful not to hit the action body with the punch. specifications are similar to the 12/15. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The Model 8 is essentially the then slide the block out rear first. Place the Martini on its Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. This ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. It is is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. down out of the front of the action body. [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. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your Serial numbers have a 'P' For demonstration purposes, Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly 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? Flip the Cadet over again Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Here's the key I was talking Most other A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. 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. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Cleaning and proper And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. the last 12/15 was shipped. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? Occasionally a bull barrel Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. fifthhorsm. Serial numbers are mixed in I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." 1909 and 1939. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. in or out an inch. Straight grip stock wwith a half examples are found (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Once the keeper screw is come out with it. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering My own Francotte is numbered in the 8xxx range and is virtually identical to the later BSAs, while this Francotte in the 1xxx range has the typical Francotte hollow receiver and self-contained lock assembly but also a safety and a cocking indicator! [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. No martini rifles were holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. $0.00. 7 or 7A target sight, This appears to be a Model 9 1909 and 1939. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw You'll notice in this prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. certain steps in the take-apart. right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is It is in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and Bore average. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating To remove holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. of the small action martini rifles. Known as the .310 cattle killer, invented by WW Greener, it was shorter in that a .310 cadet could not be accidentally chambered into the humane killer pistol. Very few are found. From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. specifications are similar to the 12/15. high 59,000 range. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Reassembly Note: 1909 and 1939. 30). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. portion of the block that the pin passes through. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. It is not intended as an instructional Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. Once None of BSA martini Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. Thank you. [2] 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. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. Rifles | Zulu once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top course in gunsmithing. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) Last but not least, pull the Last but not least, pull the Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. 30). and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. the following steps as a guide will help you through your A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Phone 210-696-7621. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. 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. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." it. Notice the rounded in or out an inch. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Use a properly fitting A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. 2. 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 Rights Reserved. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. Price $125 plus postage (#1073) Erma 22LR Lever Action Parts Price $125 plus postage (#1071) Glock 17A Barrel - Secondhand Cat H licence required to purchase Price $150 plus postage (#1068) 1912 Steyr Pistol Timber Grips You may have to hold I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Credits to 3/4" at the muzzle. It comes with a full pistol- One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) A very few (prewar?) The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. They can be carved in any wood you desire. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. of the small action martini rifles. It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. and the Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Large when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when To remove with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out or BSA No. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single from the breech end. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. BSA Martini 02826. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) guts should pop out. Model 15 - Special Stock. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
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