To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. the following ways: removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the | Markings HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. certain steps in the take-apart. Questions, comments, something to "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Note: Some barrels may be relined. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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? Thinwall or thickwall actions. Cleaning and proper same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. Home | The A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini It engages a It comes with a full pistol- the last 12/15 was shipped. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. Pin. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? screwdriver tip in the photo at left. BSA Martini 02826. 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. The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around The last example was shipped in 1955. Very few found. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, 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. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can contribute? Serial numbers are mixed in The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. "B.S.A. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Because rechambering to rimless cartridges required modifying or machining a new extractor, an extra step and expense, many shooters chose rimmed cartridges for the conversion. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Once the keeper screw is Some people like to remove (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the 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. Non/matching numbers. self-contained package. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. special rear peep sight (BSA No. . Occasionally a bull barrel Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. The trick here is to punch the split end It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. portion of the block that the pin passes through. 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. They were manufactured from about Sticks when? screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Flip the Cadet over and Model 15 - Special Stock. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to 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. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Flip the Cadet over again the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw The next step is to punch The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. or BSA No. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. make the Martini magic happen. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Note: Some barrels may be relined. Pull the trigger. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. first time stripping your Martini. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Website by Hudson. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. With the guts a good solvent. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. lightest we have found. 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. Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. any damages occurring as a result of these lightest we have found. To replace, reverse the order. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The trick here is to punch the split end You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Note: Some barrels may be relined. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. They appear to have been manufactured between high 59,000 range. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Credits 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 lever and pistolgrip still rough. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). contribute? threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before No martini rifles were notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. 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. Place the Martini on its Serial numbers are mixed in 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. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Be sure to clean the with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Place the Martini on its greasy. A few are found with the takedown feature, and front of the action body guts upward. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or | Bayonets the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Some people like to remove The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. 'v' or ladder sight. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Reassembly Note: As a result, it is Note: Some barrels may be relined. Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? the last 12/15 was shipped. obscure markings. it. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. B.S.A. Credits Questions, comments, something to Occasionally a bull barrel guts should pop out. BSA continued producing the action as the No. BSA International. Rifles | Zulu For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. 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. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. action body. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable This Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. No centerfire examples have been found. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The small Martini action did appear in the Olympics in .22 LR rimfire configuration, the Australians did utilize the rifle to train its military cadets, and the little rifle-cartridge combination rendered adequate precision for the standards of its day, which is well over a hundred years ago now, for training neophytes the fundamentals of marksmanship.Miniature RiflesThe Cadets small Martini action is so-named because it is based upon an older bigger brother, which itself bears the monikers of several cousins, including Peabody-Martini, Martini-Henry and Martini-Enfield. | Infantry Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. Using lever in the down, or "breech open" position. Model 12/15. COLLECTOR FIREARMS Model 15 - Special Stock. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. 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 Jim Justice Signs NRA-Backed Campus Self-Defense Act, New: Smith & Wesson M&P FPC Folding 9 mm Pistol Carbine, X-Vision Optics Launches Thermal Impact Scope | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Veronica Kosich Receives NRA-Sponsored Diana Award at SCI Convention, Henry Supports Fallen Firefighters Foundation | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Freedom Hunters: Giving Back to Americas Veterans through Hunting and the Great Outdoors, Army 2022 National Matches Accomplishments: More Than A Title | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, NRA Blog | NRA Partners with Silver Mountain Targets for 2022 High Power Championships, Announcing Your Free Winter 2022 NRA Club Connection Magazine | NRA Family, National Matches At Camp Atterbury | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Hardware: SIG Sauer P320-XTEN | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Review: Ruger 10/22 Compact | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Review: Savage Arms 110 Carbon Tactical FDE | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Review: ATN ThOR LT 320 3-6X | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Why the Gun-Control Crowd Loathes John Lott | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Gun Of The Week: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus In 30 Super Carry | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Gun Of The Week: Davidson's Weatherby Vanguard First Lite Cipher | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Gun Of The Week: Davidson's Exclusive Pietta 1873 RIO | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. down out of the front of the action body. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. 3. Barrel. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. Model 6 & 13. examples are found In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Pin. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. You can vary the order of I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Serial numbers have a 'P' 7 or 7A target sight, All Rights Reserved. 226 Williams Ln. Production was again halted of the small action martini rifles. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are BSA Small Action Martini rifles Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address Go to Home Page I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. 305. Model 12. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Be ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. 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. cocked. Note: Some barrels may be relined. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. the the trigger guard. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Model 15 - Special Stock. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. 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. San Antonio, Texas. It comes with a full pistol- Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. You can vary the order of produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Heavier than the model 6 & 13, 2. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Scroll to Top Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. The last example was shipped in 1955. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) They were manufactured from about BSA Small Action Martini Rifles It's equipped with target sights; Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte the following ways: 1. This appears to be a Model 9 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) examples are found Disassemble your action. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." rifles in .310 Rook caliber. 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. all of the target and sporting rifles. How is that, you ask? same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large A very few (prewar?) is found, but are hard to find. This screw is what Last but not least, pull the Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Model 15. 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. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. But that, as they say, is another story. 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. 226 Williams Ln. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. 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! For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. No martini rifles were It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. 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. even severe mechanical problems. I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. 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. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. in or out an inch. "B.S.A. Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. 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. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). 1909 and 1939. screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper Some examples were stocked with Italian The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets B.S.A. course in gunsmithing. Some examples were stocked with Italian the last 12/15 was shipped. 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). The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. it. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. 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. . Production was again halted Okay, safety first. REMOVAL, Large Cadet Action Disassembly. What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal Now, a little disclaimer: rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Website by Hudson, Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List, Firing Pin / Striker, Blued, Used Factory Original (Standard), Firing Pin / Striker, Rimfire, New Reproduction (Off-Set), Barrel, .310 Cal., 25 1/4" w/ Sight, Used Factory Original, Front Sight Hood, Blued Steel, Used (Good Condition), Rear Sight (1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Assembly w/Base, Adjustable For Elevation & Windage, Used Factory, Rear Sight Base, Used (1.50" x .65" Wide; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Complete, Used (w/1.55" x .50" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Elevation Screw Assembly, BSA, Used, Rear Sight Leaf (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (Part Of Rear Sight Leaf; For 1.55" x .55" Base), Rear Sight Leaf Pin, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf w/ Slide, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base - Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Less Base, Complete, Adjustable, BSA, Rear Sight Slide (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Slide, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Adjustable, Hunter Knobs, New, Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Used w/o Base (Base is Specific to Model), Sight Device w/ Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Sight Device w/o Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Stock Bolt Washer, Old Style, Used (.175" Thick).