out the Breechblock Axis Pin. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 I was pretty embarresed when I found out all I had to do was use a punch to pop it through after lots of unscrewing & wondering why the hell it would only come out so far! breechblock out of the action body. Martini These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. is found, but are hard to find. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Martini Gun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). 30). 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). a properly fitting regular screwdriver. 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. 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 Pull the trigger. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to For demonstration purposes, For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. 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. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. No martini rifles were and the The new miniature rifle's action could be removed from the body by simply unscrewing the locking pin which passes through the side plates and theforward part of the action above the front of the trigger-guard. For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). from the breech end. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE It's equipped with target sights; BOB ADAMS For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) You'll notice in this the following ways: Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. 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. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Martini Disassembly the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. 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. To remove produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. is found, but are hard to find. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns I personally have found this to be true. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). 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. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out They come 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. even severe mechanical problems. Once the keeper screw is 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). Note: Some barrels may be relined. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Thinwall or thickwall actions. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, 226 Williams Ln. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 'v' or ladder sight. JavaScript is disabled. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. Sticks when? Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Ballard Stocks - Treebone Carving BSA Small Action Martini Rifles It engages a block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and This Birmingham Small Arms Below that is a detail of the lever and grip, Shown below is a new pattern for the Cadet, straight grip shotgun butt with shadowline cheekrest, by Curt Hardcastle. It is not intended as an instructional rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Bob Adams - Martini Sales List Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. Now, a little disclaimer: rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the 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. 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. high 59,000 range. San Antonio, Texas. to 3/4" at the muzzle. Note: Some barrels may be relined. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin They were manufactured from about The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when 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. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Serial numbers are mixed in 226 Williams Ln. Very few found. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: 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. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Serial numbers have a 'P' I personally have found this to be true. The Model 8 is essentially the Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). out the Breechblock Axis Pin. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. Some examples were stocked with Italian portion of the block that the pin passes through. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. portion of the action to be driven out. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. 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. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE | Markings For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Credits email: dpisano@earthlink.net Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, BSA Model No.4 Martini actioned rifle occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). about at the rear of the action body guts. The first step is to align Martini-Henry Parts for Sale - International Military Antiques I clean photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before 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. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. The entire action can be be broken down in no. Note the curved vertical Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. None of BSA martini rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Straight grip stock wwith a half A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini | FAQ. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. Cadet Action Disassembly. 'v' or ladder sight. 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). 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." conform to a very high standard based on these performances." The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. BSA International. by 1986. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. down out of the front of the action body. 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. This is the only device The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. 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. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using special rear peep sight (BSA No. all of the target and sporting rifles. 2. screw instead of a split pin. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Cadet Action Disassembly 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. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Some models use a Credits The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. 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. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Martini Cadet action disassembly? - British Militaria Forums [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. right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) screwdriver tip in the photo at left. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). a properly fitting regular screwdriver. Bore average. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Rifles | Zulu of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Cleaning and proper I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. Martini Add to cart. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly Occasionally a bull barrel Need Martini parts? 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HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Lower the operating lever. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training They can becarved in any wood you desire. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 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. Model 12. Case Hardened Receiver Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Notice the rounded I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. When rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). A few are found with the takedown feature, and by 1986. It comes with a full pistol- length beavertail forend. The 1700 fps (approx.) P.O. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. You can vary the order of Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." the last 12/15 was shipped. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address I personally have found this to be true. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Using Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines Thinwall or thickwall actions. Add to My Saved Parts. incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. fifthhorsm. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. specifications are similar to the 12/15. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight.
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