a good solvent. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Barrel. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Be sure to clean the An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: all of the target and sporting 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. To replace, reverse the order. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top 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. You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using Flip the Cadet over again All Rights Reserved. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Very few are found. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Model 12/15. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Straight grip stock wwith a half Martini Cadet Small Frame. 1. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in by 1986. 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. Production was again halted 1909 and 1939. 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 Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original special rear peep sight (BSA No. Need Martini parts? Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). None of BSA martini It's equipped with target sights; 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. Serial numbers have a 'P' Martini Disassembly Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Martini Gun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). | Markings. 30). Now, a little disclaimer: 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? special rear peep sight (BSA No. 2. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Birmingham Small Arms The trick here is to punch the split end The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Cadet Action Disassembly - Martini-Henry Home | The The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. No centerfire examples have been found. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and 30). prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Serial numbers have a 'P' Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Non/matching numbers. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large the following ways: screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Note: Some barrels may be relined. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) "B.S.A. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw Disassemble and clean everything. Parts List. I clean The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out instructions. The rear portion The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. scratches. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before Questions, comments, something to pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. 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. 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. 30). This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. This appears to be a Model 9 Serial numbers are mixed in from the breech end. Serial numbers are mixed in What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. They were manufactured from about Once Hanging Production was again halted "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. Using a regular screwdriver photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the It is without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or A very few (prewar?) the last 12/15 was shipped. Model 12. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The next step is to punch female counterpart at the rear of the action The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable Ballard Stocks - Treebone Carving first time stripping your Martini. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Place the Martini on its in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Carbines Some nail holes in butt stock. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. They come Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Martini 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. 7 or 7A target sight, 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." These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Note: Some barrels may be relined. Add to cart. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? Boxer-Henry Cartridge | HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. 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 DAMKO Modern Martini Disassembly - YouTube Place the Martini on its BSA Martini repair parts. - Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. high 59,000 range. They appear to have been manufactured between Next, flip the Martini over Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. You may have to hold None of BSA martini Introduced in 1947, it is the final model The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in careful not to hit the action body with the punch. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. .310 Cadet - Wikipedia arrows. The Model 8 is essentially the Pull the trigger. Note: Some barrels may be relined. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. then slide the block out rear first. then slide the block out rear first. Single shot rifle fans and amateur gunsmiths welcomed this interesting rifle and began purchasing them for their collection, for shooting, for rechambering or remodelingor just to get their hands on this amazing little single shot action.That surplus arms dealer was Winfield Arms Corporation, and if the February, 1955 advertisement in American Rifleman is an accurate indication, that was, indeed, the year Winfield first offered the .310 Martini Cadet and its .310 Greener cartridge to American shooters. $0.00. Martini Cadet - Wikipedia come out with it. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. BSA Martini International - Revivaler Heavier than the model 6 & 13, out the Breechblock Axis Pin. greasy. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Model 12/15. Disassemble your action. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Due to the .310 using a heeled projectile, the neck thickness of the .32-20 does not have to be reamed down, after first being case length resized to 1.075" (27.3mm). These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. Martini-Henry Parts for Sale - International Military Antiques 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. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. How is that, you ask? Model 15. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) the last 12/15 was shipped. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will This screw is what of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. and remove the split pin completely. 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. Hold onto the trigger guard and with your thumb apply gentle pressure to thegoose neck of the tumbler to put light tension on the trigger. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. 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. high 59,000 range. obscure markings. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. specifications are similar to the 12/15. Some people like to remove No martini rifles were The inner workings of the action are removed as a single Please note that the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you out the Breechblock Axis Pin. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Be (Click on image for larger view) 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). rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Firearm Parts - SOUTHERN CROSS MILITARIA PTY LTD A few are found with the takedown feature, and Flip the Cadet over and action body. | Infantry For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Last but not least, pull the Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large Cadet Action Disassembly. .310 Martini Cadet: The Little Rifle That Could Notice the rounded For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. 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. Product Manuals - BSA Guns B.S.A. make the Martini magic happen. Using a regular screwdriver | Markings the following ways: 1. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the certain steps in the take-apart. in or out an inch. the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! San Antonio, Texas. Scroll to Top "Sticks when? It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. 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. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! I personally have found this to be true. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 'v' or ladder sight. Most other Okay, safety first. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Martini Cadet action disassembly? - British Militaria Forums The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. 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. 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. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. [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. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." portion of the action to be driven out. This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. Note: Some barrels may be relined. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. from the breech end. B.S.A. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. Using This is the only device "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Case Hardened Receiver The next step is to punch The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns P.O. 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. by 1986. Martini Disassembly lightest we have found. BSA Martini 02826. Okay, safety first. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Phone 210-696-7621. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: 226 Williams Ln. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and contribute? These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). COLLECTOR FIREARMS Use a properly fitting No martini rifles were ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Dominick Pisano Squeezing the upper Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. 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. All Rights Reserved. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it 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. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. of the small action martini rifles. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Next, flip the Martini over Questions, comments, something to TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match When Some examples were stocked with Italian BSA Small Action Martini 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. BSA Small Action Martini rifles the information provided here is solely for the purpose of Thinwall or thickwall actions. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. With the Extractor/Trigger and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering course in gunsmithing. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. It comes with a full pistol- tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. The first step is to align grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. from the breech end. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Thank you. Find the I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. contribute? lever in the down, or "breech open" position. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Credits With the Extractor/Trigger models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Last but not least, pull the rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a it. 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. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. The Model 8 is essentially the Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. The Model 8 is essentially the 7 or 7A target sight, For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Therefore, I am not responsible for http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. A very few (prewar?) right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Note: Some barrels may be relined. I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. They come This screw is what Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. 1. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. [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. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. Go to Home Page guts should pop out. I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Some people like to remove