For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can You may have to hold Straight grip stock wwith a half of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. Flip the Cadet over again 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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." Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 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. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! 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 purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. greasy. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. fifthhorsm. Scroll to Top TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. B.S.A. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. 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. scratches. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Note: Some barrels may be relined. Thinwall or thickwall actions. COLLECTOR FIREARMS screw. even severe mechanical problems. The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath lightest we have found. They come Rifles | Zulu Step one BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. in or out an inch. The last example was shipped in 1955. Be sure to clean the It's equipped with target sights; portion of the action to be driven out. down out of the front of the action body. Cleaning and proper (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. 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. 303s & Ex Military RIFLES - SOUTHERN CROSS MILITARIA PTY LTD San Antonio, Texas. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, Now, a little disclaimer: Note: Some barrels may be relined. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. (505) 255-6868 Bore average. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. 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. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. This appears to be a Model 9 Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 1909 and 1939. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Note: Some barrels may be relined. Phone 210-696-7621. Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Pull the trigger. 7 or 7A target sight, Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Very few are found. I clean HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) lever. 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. The first step is to align These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). No martini rifles were when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. greasy. Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before (Click on image for larger view) portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal 2. It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or a good solvent. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using You'll notice in this it. Cadet actions are No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 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. Thank you. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Birmingham Small Arms below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. Martini Once the keeper screw is the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the female counterpart at the rear of the action Some examples were stocked with Italian (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Occasionally a bull barrel An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, [3] with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open 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). breechblock out of the action body. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Most other same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. 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. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Be sure to clean the Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Safe Pressures In the Cadet Martini - Sporting Shooter For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Thinwall or thickwall actions. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. Martini Cadet Small Frame. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Note: Some barrels may be relined. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be Squeezing the upper Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Heavier than the model 6 & 13, The last example was shipped in 1955. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. Open the action. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles or BSA No. I personally have found this to be true. the following ways: in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Martini-Henry Parts for Sale - International Military Antiques holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. The Model 8 is essentially the special rear peep sight (BSA No. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) | Infantry Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Spare Parts - Tagged "Brand_Martini Cadet" - Rebel Gun Works A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) high 59,000 range. is found, but are hard to find. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. The Model 8 is essentially the 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate [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. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Sort by: Show Available. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. . The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE [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 screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. lightest we have found. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. 7 or 7A target sight, I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! Ballard Stocks - Treebone Carving easier. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, A very few (prewar?) 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. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. I clean Carbines BSA Small Action Martini Rifles - Adams Guns correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. [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. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. It comes with a full pistol- (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. 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. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Production was again halted of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The Model 8 is essentially the For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Rifles | Zulu For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of any damages occurring as a result of these Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the 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. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. 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. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles 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. Flip the Cadet over and with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and Credits HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Model 15 - Special Stock. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) It comes with a full pistol- 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." 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. instructions. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. Credits it. Find the HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be 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. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a To remove screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). length beavertail forend. 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Serial numbers are mixed in Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. For more information, Using Cocking Indicator) can slide out. I personally have found this to be true. Use a properly fitting towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting Here's the key I was talking And really, that was its point. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: It engages a Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts BSA Martini 02826. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Wars | Links No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of BSA Martini 12/15 action teardown - Rimfire Central Firearm Forum right side, with the cocking indicator down. This Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Notice the rounded the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, With the guts dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. With the Extractor/Trigger Be Martini Cadet - Wikipedia special rear peep sight (BSA No. Winchesters inaugural King Buck Classic sporting clays event at NILO Farms in Illinois next month will award more than $10,000 in prizes to sport shooters ages 12 to 21. Okay, safety first. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. No centerfire examples have been found. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. of the small action martini rifles. The rear portion (Click on image for larger view) Barrel. Very few found. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF 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. You'll notice in this Note: Some barrels may be relined. 2. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out Very few are found. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. This is the only device I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. Using a regular screwdriver Model 12/15. and the this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn."